Relacionar Columnas Forecasting MethodsVersión en línea Forecasting is a risky adventure and the forecaster has the challenge of selecting the best forecasting method. Practice matching the forecasting method with its definition/use. por Tamara Strom 1 Quantitative method 2 Regression analysis 3 Exponential smoothing 4 Naive method 5 Seasonal additive 6 Market research 7 Delphi method 8 Moving average 9 Linear trend equation 10 Qualitative method Type of regression analysis model used when there is a constant trend Method used by defining the relationship between independent and dependent variables Method using last period's actuals as this period's forecast. A subjective judgment based on opinion (no historical data) Time series method that uses a moving average plus a percentage of forecast error. Qualitative method using polls, interviews, questionnaires, etc. to gather information to enable a sales forecast Time series method using the average of a fixed subset, taking out the first number of the series and adding the value that follows in the subset series. Objective analysis of historical data Creates and adds a seasonal index for historical data that does not have a trend and does not increase over time but displays seasonality. Method attempting to achieve a consensus forecast based on expert knowledge.