Forecasting
Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science, Forthcoming
16 Pages Posted: 18 Aug 2015
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Date Written: September 16, 2011
Abstract
The field of forecasting is concerned with making statements about matters that are currently unknown. The terms "forecast," "prediction," "projections," and "prognosis" are interchangeable as commonly used. Forecasting is also concerned with the effective presentation and use of forecasts.
Keywords: forecasting, prediction, projection, prognosis, principles
JEL Classification: C53
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Graefe, Andreas and Green, Kesten C. and Armstrong, J. Scott, Forecasting (September 16, 2011). Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science, Forthcoming, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1928698
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