Long-range forecasting: From crystal ball to computer

About this book

Comprehensively covers 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. 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. Draws upon material from approximately 1300 books and articles and includes original research by author.