Forecast Errors

question 20

Multiple Choice

Forecast errors

• A)are the difference in successive values of a time series.
• B)are the differences between actual and forecast values.
• C)should all be nonnegative.
• D)should be summed to judge the goodness of a forecasting model.

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Definitions:

Perpetual Inventory System

An inventory tracking system that records the sale or purchase of inventory immediately through the use of computerized point-of-sale systems and enterprise asset management software.

Merchandise Inventory

Finished goods held for sale by a company in the ordinary course of business; also known as stock-in-trade.

Bank Credit Card Sales

Transactions in which the purchase is made using a bank-issued credit card, processed through the banking network.

Credit Card Expense

Charges and fees incurred from the use of a credit card, including purchases, cash advances, and interest charges.