Forecasting Techniques

The purpose of this assignment is to use predictive analytics techniques and the graphs and charts associated with these techniques to forecast outcomes and make business decisions.

Using specified data files, chapter example files, and templates from the “Topic 1 Student Data, Template, and Example Files” topic material, complete Chapter 12 Problems 28, 30, 34, 46, 60, 62 (b through e), and 63 from the textbook. Use the Palisade DecisionTools Excel software to complete these problems where requested and applicable. Problem 60 should be completed using only Excel.

To receive full credit on the assignment, complete the following.

  1. Ensure that the Palisade software output is included with your submission.
  2. Ensure that Excel files include the associated cell functions and/or formulas if functions and/or formulas are used.
  3. Include a written response to all narrative questions presented in the problem by placing it in the associated Excel file.
  4. Place each problem in its own Excel file. Ensure that your first and last name are in your Excel file names.

APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.