quantitive forecasting techniques Flashcards

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what is the high low method

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technique used to predict an outcome based on another –> predicting a dependant variable

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when can we use the HL method to estimate the relationship between two variables

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when they are quantifiable

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what would a result of a HL calculation look like

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y = a + bx

y= the value for the dependent variable
x = the value for the independent variable
a = that part of y which does not depend on x
b= how much y changes if x changes

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two advantages of regression analysis

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  • It uses all the paired data to arrive at a definitive line of best fit.
  • We can test the reliability of the analysis for forecasting by estimating
    the degree of correlation there is between the dependent and independent variables.
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formulae for regression line of best fit

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b = ( nβˆ‘π‘₯y βˆ’ βˆ‘π‘₯βˆ‘y) /nβˆ‘π‘₯2 – (βˆ‘x)2
a = βˆ‘y/𝑛 - 𝑏 (βˆ‘x /𝑛)

n = the number of pairs of data

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what are the limitations of forecasts based on regression

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  • Not all relationships are linear
  • Focus on two variables makes it more likely that relevant factors may
    be ignored
  • Care should be taken outside of the relevant range – interpolation is
    usually more reliable than extrapolation
  • The line of best fit may not have a high correlation
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what is extrapolation vs interpolation

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interpolation refers to determining something whilst the value is in range whereas extrapolation the value lies outside or range

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what is correlation

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Two variables are said to be correlated if a change in the value of one variable is accompanied by a change in the value of the other.

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what is the correlation coefficient

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  • The correlation coefficient (r) measures the extent of the linear correlation between two variables.
  • The correlation coefficient value will fall within the range of +1 to -1.
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what does a correlation coefficient close to +1 represent

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strong positive correlation

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what does a correlation coefficient close to zero represent

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whether positive or negative the weaker the correlation.

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explain cause and effect

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Correlation describes how one variable moves alongside another. It does not prove that the move in one variable causes a move in the other.

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what is rank correlation coefficient

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measures the correlation between two sets of ranking

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when can rank correlation be more useful

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when it is important to observe relative values of what is being measured rather than value themselves

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spearman’s rank correlation coefficient

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p = 1 - (6βˆ‘π‘‘^2)/ (𝑛(𝑛^2 βˆ’ 1))
d = difference between two ranks for an item
n = number of items ranked

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explain learning effect theory

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workforce gains experience in a task so will come to perform it quicker, labour costs reduced over time - not expected to be indefinite

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conditions necessary for learning effect

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  • significant manual element
  • repetitive
  • early stage of production
  • consistency in the workforce
  • no extensive breaks in production
  • motivation of the workers
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definition of learning effect

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every time the cumulative total output of a product doubles, the cumulative average time taken to make all the units to date fellas to a proportion of what it was beforehand

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definition of learning rate

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the proportion to which the cumulative average time per unit falls

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learning curve formula

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y = ax^b

a - time taken to produce the first unit
x - cumulative number of units
b - the index of learning (logLR/log2)
LR = the learning rate (as a decimal

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what happens when steady sate is reached for time per unit

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the time per unit or labour cost per unit becomes a standard cost that can be used for ongoing budgets

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when does cessation or learning effect arise

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usually when one of the assumptions underpinning the theory is no longer applying

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what is a time series

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a sequence of numbers, values, measurements recorded against a timeline

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wha is benefit of time series analysis

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allows observations to be made and conclusions to be drawn about how a variable behaves over time.

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what are the types of variations which make values more away from trends
seasonal variations cyclical variations random variations
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what is seasonal variations
short term fluctuations in values due to where we are in the planning cycle
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what is cyclical variation
recurring patterns over a longer period of time
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what are random variations
irregular or unpredictable variations
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time series =
tren (Td) x seasonal variations (SV) x other variations (CV+RV)
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was to calculate trend
- regression analysis - moving averages
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how can you estimate some SVs
have to assume that any difference between time series and trend is seasonal
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limitations of time series analysis
- not all changes relate to time, seasons and cycles - further ahead we try to forecast, the less reliable the forecast - historical patterns cannot always be assumes