Forecasting: Methods and Applications

Spyros G. Makridakis

ISBN 10: 0471532339 / ISBN 13: 9780471532330

Edité par John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1997

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Titre : Forecasting: Methods and Applications

Éditeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc

Date d'édition : 1997

Reliure : hardcover

Etat : Good

Edition : Subsequent.

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Synopsis :

Can You Predict the Future by Looking at the Past? Since accurate forecasting requires more than just inserting historical data into a model, Forecasting: Methods and Applications, 3/e, adopts a managerial, business orientation. Integrated throughout this text is the innovative idea that explaining the past is not adequate for predicting the future. Inside, you will find the latest techniques used by managers in business today, discover the importance of forecasting and learn how it's accomplished. And you'll develop the necessary skills to meet the increased demand for thoughtful and realistic forecasts. New features in the third edition include: An emphasis placed on the practical uses of forecasting. All data sets used in this book are available on the Internet, together with supplementary material. This can be found at http://robjhyndman/forecasting/ Comprehensive coverage provided on both quantitative and qualitative forecasting techniques. Includes many new developments in forecasting methodology and practice.

Présentation de l'éditeur:

Known from its last editions as the "Bible of Forecasting", the third edition of this authoritative text has adopted a new approach–one that is as new as the latest trends in the field: "Explaining the past is not adequate for predicting the future". In other words, accurate forecasting requires more than just the fitting of models to historical data. Inside, readers will find the latest techniques used by managers in business today, discover the importance of forecasting and learn how it′s accomplished. And readers will develop the necessary skills to meet the increased demand for thoughtful and realistic forecasts.