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Today we are going back in time to help us predict the future!!!. Time Series Analysis. The End Result . . . . Lesson Objectives. To understand what Time Series Analysis is To be able to calculate Moving Averages To be able to calculate Variations
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Today we are going back in time to help us predict the future!!!
Lesson Objectives • To understand what Time Series Analysis is • To be able to calculate Moving Averages • To be able to calculate Variations • To evaluate how Time Series Analysis can aid management decision making
Work out the moving average for the below figures: 466.7 550 300+500+600 3
TASK TIME • Draw the graph (on graph paper): • Show sales • Show the 3 point moving average
TASK • Calculate the 3 and 4 period moving averages for as many years as you can to complete the table • Plot the sales figures and both trend lines onto a graph using graph paper. • Comment on the relationship between the trend and the actual sales figures.
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Variation • Variation = Actual Data – Trend Data
Quick Question Evaluate how TSA might assist managerial decision making