Explain the Three Types of Reference Groups and Their Implications

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Essay

Explain the three types of reference groups and their implications for marketers.

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Definitions:

Mean Absolute Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the average absolute deviation of data points from their mean, used to gauge variability within a dataset.

Forecast Error

The difference between the actual value and the value predicted by a forecasting model.

Mean Absolute Percentage Error

A statistical measure used to calculate the accuracy of a forecasting model, expressed as a percentage of error between observed and predicted values.

Forecasts Characteristics

Features or attributes of predictions about future events, such as demand or market trends, including accuracy, reliability, and timeliness.