The correct forecasting method depends on the type and scope of the forecast. Qualitative methods are more time-consuming and costly but can make very accurate forecasts given a limited scope.

Various methods are employed in business forecasting. Quantitative techniques, such as time series analysis and regression analysis, rely on numerical data to predict future trends.

An accurate and simple method of quantitative forecasting is to extrapolate historical data. If your sales have been rising 5 percent per year for the past three years, you can forecast another 5 ...

The course aims to introduce quantitative concepts and techniques in many areas of finance. Sample topics include Risk Measures (e.g., Value-at-Risk and Expected Shortfall, including implementation ...

With Nate Silver’s move to ESPN in the news, I think it’s striking that most people still don’t really understand the source of his election forecasting success. But when you look at it ...

A foundation to develop students' quantitative and analytical skills, providing knowledge of how and when to use those skills in real-life business decisions in public and private sector organisations ...

Human resources planning can use qualitative and quantitative approaches to forecasting labor demand. Quantitative methods rely on statistical and mathematical assessment, such as workforce trend ...

The course aims to introduce quantitative concepts and techniques in many areas of finance. Sample topics include risk measures (e.g., Value-at-Risk and Expected Shortfall, including implementation ...