Long–Range Forecasting: From Crystal Ball to Computer - Hardcover

Armstrong, J. Scott

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471823600 ISBN 13: 9780471823605

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1985

Synopsis

Comprehensively covering all aspects of long-range forecasting methods relevant to the social, behavioral and management sciences, this book is a synthesis of research in economics, sociology, psychology, transportation, education, and management - with occasional references to work in medicine, meterology, and technology. It describes a variety of forecasting methods, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to use them effectively, shows how to structure a forecasting problem, and gives detailed procedures for evaluating forecasting models in order to select the appropriate method for a particular problem. The book draws upon material from approximately 1300 books and articles, and includes original research by the author.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0471823600
• ISBN 13: 9780471823605
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 688