Description
In your paper,
Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative forecasting methods. First, choose one method for each type (quantitative and quantitative, listed in this assignment instruction) and then present your comparison between those two chosen methods.
Qualitative methods
Delphi method
Salesforece opinions
Market research
Historical life-cycle
Quantitative forecasting methods
Moving averages
Exponential smoothing
Regression method
The Comparative Forecasting Methods paper,
must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft Word. resource.
must include a separate title page with the following in title case:
title of paper in bold font
Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
student’s name
name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
course name and number
instructor’s name
due date
must utilize academic voice. Review the Academic Voice. resource for additional guidance.
must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
For assistance on writing Introductions & Conclusion. and Writing a Thesis Statement., refer to the Writing Center resources.
must use at least two scholarly or credible sources in addition to the course text.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Source. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, review this Quick and Easy Library Research. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your Paper. guide.
must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. Review the APA: Formatting Your References List. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
