Overview
Time Series
A fairly simple way to forecast sales is to apply the methods of standard time series analysis. In one of the simplest frameworks, the analyst forecasts a expected growth rate (or return) from one period to the next. The expected growth rate is then used to forecast sales for each period.
To add a bit of realism, the analyst may wish to include an estimate of volatility.
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