Which of the Following Forecasting Methodologies Is Considered a Qualitative

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following forecasting methodologies is considered a qualitative forecasting technique?

• A)Simple moving average
• B)Market research
• C)Linear regression
• D)Focus forecasting
• E)Multiple regression

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

An expense reflecting the direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company.

LIFO Inventory Method

An accounting method that assumes the last items of inventory purchased are the first to be used or sold, affecting the cost of goods sold and inventory valuation.

FIFO Inventory Method

An accounting method for valuing inventory that assumes the first items purchased are the first ones sold.

Ending Inventory

The total value of all inventory that a company has in stock at the end of an accounting period.