OPS 571 University of Phoenix Week 5 Apple Operations Forecasting Sheet Purpose of Assignment The purpose of this assignment is for students to learn how

OPS 571 University of Phoenix Week 5 Apple Operations Forecasting Sheet Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is for students to learn how to apply operations forecasting.

Resources

Microsoft® Excel®

Assignment Steps

Select a business operations data set from the internet or other sources which can be used for forecasting.

Develop a minimum of three quantitative forecasts using Microsoft®Excel®.

Compare and contrast each quantitative forecast you develop.
Choose the one forecast you determine would be the best for the firm and be prepared to explain why you chose this.
Evaluate the impact this forecast would have on the firm from a financial metrics standpoint.

You will run three separate regressions using the data

Try to find data that has 30 or more points
Choose the same amount of consecutive data points for each regression.
Compare the results from each regression to answer the questions.

Develop a 700-word report in which you describe your forecasting project including details on all the assignment steps.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.

* The three regression data is important part of the assignment, thanks