forecasting factor
1factor — factorable, adj. factorability, n. factorship, n. /fak teuhr/, n. 1. one of the elements contributing to a particular result or situation: Poverty is only one of the factors in crime. 2. Math. one of two or more numbers, algebraic expressions, or …
2Demand forecasting — is the activity of estimating the quantity of a product or service that consumers will purchase. Demand forecasting involves techniques including both informal methods, such as educated guesses, and quantitative methods, such as the use of… …
3Tropical cyclone forecasting — Part of a series on Tropical cyclones …
4Plant disease forecasting — is a management system used to predict the occurrence or change in severity of plant diseases. At the field scale, these systems are used by growers to make economic decisions about disease treatments for control. Often the systems ask the grower …
5Tropical cyclone rainfall forecasting — involves using scientific models and other tools to predict the precipitation expected in tropical cyclones such as hurricanes and typhoons. Knowledge of tropical cyclone rainfall climatology is helpful in the determination of a tropical cyclone… …
6Dynamic factor — In econometrics, a dynamic factor (also known as a diffusion index) is a series which measures the co movement of many time series. It is used in certain macroeconomic models. Formally Xt = ΛtFt + et, where is the vector of lagged factors of the… …
7market factor analysis — /ˌmɑ:kɪt ˌfæktə ə næləsɪs/ noun a forecasting method which concentrates on key market factors that are believed to affect demand …
8William Delbert Gann — (June 6, 1878 ndash; June 14, 1955), also W. D. Gann, was a trader recognized not only for his trading abilities, but also for his financial market forecasts. The accuracy of his forecasts is still the subject of substantial debate. Gann s son… …
9statistics — /steuh tis tiks/, n. 1. (used with a sing. v.) the science that deals with the collection, classification, analysis, and interpretation of numerical facts or data, and that, by use of mathematical theories of probability, imposes order and… …
10agricultural technology — Introduction application of techniques to control the growth and harvesting of animal and vegetable products. Soil preparation Mechanical processing of soil so that it is in the proper physical condition for planting is usually… …
