Business Forecasting 9e
Written in a simple, straightforward style, Business Forecasting 9/e presents basic statistical techniques using practical business examples to teach students how to predict long-term forecasts.
Not in Stock. Ships in: 4-6 weeks
Details
Business Forecasting 9e
Written in a simple, straightforward style, Business Forecasting 9/e presents basic statistical techniques using practical business examples to teach students how to predict long-term forecasts.
Features:
Emphasis has been placed on the application of theoreticalconcepts and techniques by incorporating end-of-chapter exercises such as:
- Twelve additional cases.
- Thirty two new problem sets.
- Minitab Applications are presented at the end of each chapter with step-by-step guidance.
- Excel 2003 Applications have been added to demonstrate how a forecasting problem is solved.
All chapters in this edition have been revised to enhance the clarity of the writing and increase teaching and learning effectiveness. Six sections have been constructed which include:
- Background material on the nature of forecasting and a quick review of statistical concepts.
- The exploration ofdata patterns, averaging, smoothing techniques, and an introduction to time series decomposition in terms of underlying components.
The authors have tried several different approaches to help faculty and students use the computer for forecasting. This edition features the following:
- Minitab instructions.
- Excel instructions.
- Three data collections are available on the Companion Website.
- Examples of different computer outputs are place throughout the text.
Contents:
1. Introduction to Forecasting.
2. Exploring Data Patterns and Choosing a Forecasting Technique.
3. Moving Averages and Smoothing Methods.
4. Time Series and Their Components.
5. Simple Linear Regression.
6. Multiple Regression Analysis.
7. Regression with Time Series Data.
8. The Box-Jenkins (ARIMA) Methodology.
9. Judgmental Forecasting and Forecast Adjustments.
10. Managing the Forecasting Process.
| Book | |
|---|---|
| Author | Hanke / Wichern |
| Pages | 512 |
| Year | 2015 |
| ISBN | 9789332549609 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Language | English |
| Uncategorized | |
| Edition | 9/e |
| Weight | 793 g |
| Dimensions | 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm |
| Binding | Paperback |