Relying on Trend Extension Approaches for Forecasting Sales Is a Lot

question 28

Multiple Choice

Relying on trend extension approaches for forecasting sales is a lot like going down a river in a canoe and steering the canoe

• A) with help from radar equipment that detects obstacles before you get close to them.
• B) only when you encounter a waterfall.
• C) by looking backwards up the river.
• D) based on a detailed map of the river someone else has drawn.
• E) based on directions from others in the canoe who are looking ahead for rapids.

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