MKT 311 Marketing and Sales Forecasting

          Overview of the Class

          Class Pictures Spring 2012
          Class Roster - Forecasting Teams Spring 2012

          Class Pictures Spring 2011
          Class Roster - Forecasting Teams Spring 2011

          Class Pictures Spring 2010
          Class Roster - Forecasting Teams Spring 2010

          Class Pictures Spring 2009
          Class Roster - Forecasting Teams Spring 2009  

          Class Pictures Spring 2008
          Class Roster - Forecasting Teams Spring 2008    

          Past Forecasting Classes 
 

Class Helps
           Homework Policies

           Finding An Equation for a Line

           Mathematical Trend Curve Projection

           Input/Output Analysis

           Cellular Phone Trend

           Trend-line Regression Plot
          
           Varying Parameters

           Data Collection Charts

           Inflation Table    Inflation Calculator

              Step 4 Slides - Parameterization    IJBR Error Measures Paper

           DMA and DES Trend Constants Explanation

           Winter's Seasonal Index

           Chain-Ratio Method

           Regression Output Class Example

           Transformations

           Qualitative Methods - Brief Descriptions

           Edsel PP Slides

            F Statistic Table

            t -  test Table

            Graph Paper

Articles
           Forecasting articles

           Forecasting at Gap, Inc.

              Forecasting Black Friday

           Forecasting - Trying to Reason from Hurricane Season

              Forecasting Using the Weather

           Forecasting the Presidential Election

           INFORMS Article

Project Helps
          Forecasting Project Schedule        
          Project Description

            Draft Review Policy

    Audit         
           Forecasting Audit Evaluation Rubric
             Putting Page Numbers in Your Reports

    Audit Revision and First 7 Techniques           
          Forecasting Audit Revision and First 7 Techniques Evaluation Form
          Forecasting Audit Revision and First 7 Techniques Evaluation Rubric
            Forecasting Analysis Example
            Additional Explanation on the Analysis Section of the Forecasting Report
            Making Descriptions of the Forecasting Techniques
            How to Get Your Tables on One Page

          Time-Series Methods Formulas  
          Times-Series Spreadsheets
          Directions for Altering the Forecasting Spreadsheets 

          Suggestions for Making Equations and Doing Subscripts
          Suggestions for Making Parameter Graphs  
          Greek Symbols: Alpha (α), Beta (β), Gamma (γ)

    Final Written Report    
          Table of Contents Example
          Example of Parameter Values for Winter's Method

          Tutorial for Using the Regression Spreadsheets
          Multiple Regression Spreadsheets
          Multiple Regression Project Example
          Regression Analysis Formulas
         
          BLS - Tables     Choose "One Table Data Search"

          Evaluation Form for the Final Report
            Final Report Evaluation Rubric

          Answers to Questions about the Final Report
            Additional Comments on Finishing the Final Report

    Final Oral Presentation
         Final Report Oral Presentation Outline
           Oral Presentation Example
           Final Report Presentation Rubric
 

Application Helps
          Forecasting Application Schedule
            What to Do If  You Miss an Application Quiz

          Forecasting Application Presentation Outline

          Forecasting Application Presentation Evaluation Form
            Forecasting Application Presentation Evaluation Rubric
 

Exam Helps
          Exam Instructions

          Exam #1 Review Questions

          Exam #1 Review Terms

          Exam #2 Review Questions

          Final Exam Review Questions/Terms

Scores          
          Exam 1 Spring 2012

          Exam 2 Spring 2012

          Final Exam Spring 2012

          Peer Evaluations Spring 2012

          Final Scores Spring 2012

          Instructions for Viewing Web pages on an Apple Computer
 

Forecasting Sites
            International Institute of Forecasters
            Institute of Business Forecasting

            Census Bureau Statistics and Government Data 
                    American FactFinder Tool  
                    Bureau of Labor Statistics 
                    Bureau of Labor Statistics - Regional Data
                    BLS - Tables     Choose "Customized Tables One Screen"

              Principles of Forecasting
            Forecasting Dictionary
            Time-series and Forecasting Techniques
               Forecasting Job Openings
            Forecasting Salaries        

Companies That Do Forecasting

Technological Forecasting in 1954
Storage in 1956

Miscellaneous
           Marketing Department Professional Dress Requirements
           Consequences for Violation of Dress Code