The Department Manager Using a Combination of Methods Has Forecast

question 54

Essay

The department manager using a combination of methods has forecast sales of toasters at a local department store.Calculate the MAD for the manager's forecast.Compare the manager's forecast against a naive forecast covering the same time period.Which is better?

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