Consider the Following Time Series Data

question 32

Essay

Consider the following time series data:

Using the naïve method (most recent value) as the forecast for the next year, compute the following measures of forecast accuracy: a. Mean absolute error
b. Mean squared error
c. Mean absolute percentage error
d. What is the forecast for year 11?

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Definitions:

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A bidding process where all bidders submit their bids simultaneously in sealed envelopes, without knowing the bid amounts of other participants.

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