3.3 Flashcards
Time series analysis
A method that allows a business to predict future levels from past figures.
4 main time series components:
- Trend
- Seasonal Fluctuations
- Cyclical Fluctuations
- Random Fluctuations
How to identify trends - moving average
centring
A method used in the calculation of a moving average where the average is plotted or calculated in relation to the central figure.
limitations of quantitive sales
calculating trend
seasonal variation
investment appraisal
simple payback
average rate of return
net present value
investment decisions
risk and uncertainty
limitations of methods of investment
decision trees
decision tree example
critical path analysis
network analysis diagram
steps in constructing a network diagram
CPA diagram
CPA adv and dis