Assessment of socioeconomic and demographic determinants of electrical energy and gas consumption in California. Volume III. A summary of some important trend forecasting techniques

Technical Report · Wed Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:7108274

Becker, H S; Stover, J G; Gerjuoy, H; Gordon, T J

The material presented in this volume summarizes the primary features of some of the important techniques which are available for projecting or forecasting trends such as those treated in this study. It is intended that these summaries provide insight into such techniques so that those interested may investigate them further, especially by obtaining the references listed in each summary. The summary for each technique includes descriptions of the output format; input requirements; forecasting period that can be treated; procedure involved in using the technique; major strengths; major limitations; initial development and use of the technique; and selected applications. An introduction treating the nature of trend forecasting and an overview of all the techniques also is presented as a vehicle for quick comparison among them. Curve fitting, simulation modeling, and event-modified techniques are included. (MCW)

• Research Organization: Futures Group, Glastonbury, CT (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7108274
• Report Number(s): NP-21918
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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