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Research School of Economics · ANU College of Business and Economics
Accurate forecasting of future events and their outcomes is a crucial input into a successful business or economic planning process. This course provides an introduction to the application of various forecasting techniques. The methods include trend curve extrapolation, smoothing, autoregressions, regression modelling, leading indicators. The course also looks at techniques for the evaluation of performance of forecasting methods and examines the role of forecasts in the decision making process. Students will learn how to use the various techniques in real world forecasting applications.
Assignments
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Personal project
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Students taking this course are expected to commit at least 10 hours per week consisting of 2 hours of lectures and a 1 hour of tutorial as well as 7 hours of private study.
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