Statistical Forecasting

Statistical Forecasting
ISBN-10
0471994022
ISBN-13
9780471994022
Category
Business & Economics / General
Pages
308
Language
English
Published
1976
Publisher
Wiley
Author
Warren Gilchrist

Description

The structure of the book is based on the structure of the activi- ties involved in the practice of statistical forecasting. Part i of the book provides a general introduction to some of the devel- opment of statistical forecasting methods applicable to each of a variety of different situations. One chapter considers time series, seasonally varying time series. Part iii deals with further facet. We look at the data that is needed for forecasting, ways in which the forecasting methods may be adapted to apply to a wider range of applications and to give a better quality of forecast. We exa- mine a wide range of methods for analysing and comparing forecast- ing methods. The routine control of an operational forecasting system. Using the methods to create even better forecasts. Inter- relation between forecast and application is explored.

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