Module 1, Discussion: Qualitative and Quantitative Forecasting Methods Introduct

Module 1, Discussion: Qualitative and Quantitative Forecasting Methods
Introduction
You have now been introduced to qualitative and quantitative forecasting methods. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of these methods in this discussion activity.
Instructions
Respond to the given questions:
Compare what you think are the advantages and the disadvantages of subjective forecasting methods.
How do you think the use of quantitative methods relates to these advantages and disadvantages?
Please cite at least two academic articles (APA or MLA format).
Directions
Make your initial post by Day 4 of this week and comment on at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.
Post your response to the discussion and then read your classmates’ posts. Post TWO responses to at least TWO of your classmates’ posts. Initial post should be no less than 150 words and no more than 300 words.
Discussions need to be professional. Please make proper use of capitalization and punctuation and make sure that there are no misspellings, incomplete sentences, or other grammatical errors.
The basic criterion for a discussion post to be considered effective is that your message is original and intelligible. You must communicate concisely and clearly.
Evaluation Criteria
All discussions together make up 23% of the total course score. This discussion is worth 46 points. Here is the rubric Download rubric for this discussion.