Noun

forecasts

  1. Plural form of forecast.
Category: English plurals

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Fri Nov 27 04:31:52 2009

Forecasting is the process of estimation in unknown situations. Prediction is a similar, but more general term. Both can refer to estimation of time series, cross-sectional or longitudinal data. Usage can differ between areas of application: for example in hydrology, the terms "forecast" and "forecasting" are sometimes reserved for estimates of values at certain specific future times, while the term "prediction" is used for more general estimates, such as the number of times floods will occur over a long period. Risk and uncertainty are central to forecasting and prediction. Forecasting is used in the practice of Customer Demand Planning in every day business forecasting for manufacturing companies. The discipline of demand planning, also sometimes referred to as supply chain forecasting, embraces both statistical forecasting and a consensus process.

Forecasting is commonly used in discussion of time-series data.

Categories of forecasting methods

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Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp said Friday it will cut 1 500 contract workers in Japan by the end of March and is headed for a billion dollar annual loss its first in nearly 60 years

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Tue Nov 17 16:53:16 2009

Are there any long term forecasts of weather in the Northeast US?
Q. In light of the most recent rainy summer. Are there any forecasts that are trying to predict what kind of winter we will have? Will it be cold? Or more moderate?
Asked by Thenotknower - Fri Aug 28 02:26:55 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Usually the Farmer's Almanac has that inforamtion. they have an on line edition. I've used it before.
Answered by Michael M - Fri Aug 28 11:01:56 2009

Where do I find weather forecasts for Europe?
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How do I find weather forecasts from October 23rd to now?
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