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Error Metrics: How to Evaluate Your Forecasts

Jedox

When considering the performance of any forecasting model, the prediction values it produces must be evaluated. An error metric is a way to quantify the performance of a model and provides a way for the forecaster to quantitatively compare different models 1. n is total number of values in the test set.

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Why Rolling Forecasts Are a “Must”!

Jet Global

In periods of great uncertainty, organizations forecast more frequently in the hope that it will give them a better handle on their trading prospects, levels of activity, and resources needed for the coming months. The forecasting wheel is turning faster and faster, but the process hasn’t changed materially.

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Prevedere Provides Predictive Insights with Analytics and Planning

David Menninger's Analyst Perspectives

However, manual modeling is a time-consuming process and results in a limited number of models and tests. Also, updating those models is slow and laborious. My colleague, Robert Kugel, recently shared his perspective on using external data for forecasting, budgeting and planning to enhance predictive capabilities.

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Humans-in-the-loop forecasting: integrating data science and business planning

The Unofficial Google Data Science Blog

ln this post he describes where and how having “humans in the loop” in forecasting makes sense, and reflects on past failures and successes that have led him to this perspective. Our team does a lot of forecasting. It also owns Google’s internal time series forecasting platform described in an earlier blog post.

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The Best Sales Forecasting Models for Weathering Your Goals

Every sales forecasting model has a different strength and predictability method. It’s recommended to test out which one is best for your team. Your future sales forecast? This way, you’ll be able to further enhance – and optimize – your newly-developed pipeline. Sunny skies (and success) are just ahead!

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8 Modeling Tools to Build Complex Algorithms

Domino Data Lab

For a model-driven enterprise, having access to the appropriate tools can mean the difference between operating at a loss with a string of late projects lingering ahead of you or exceeding productivity and profitability forecasts. What Are Modeling Tools? Importance of Modeling Tools. Types of Modeling Tools.

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12 data science certifications that will pay off

CIO Business Intelligence

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasts employment of data scientists will grow 35% from 2022 to 2032, with about 17,000 openings projected on average each year. Candidates for the exam are tested on ML, AI solutions, NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics.

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Easily Build an Optimization App and Empower Your Data

Speaker: Gertjan de Lange

If the last few years have illustrated one thing, it’s that modeling techniques, forecasting strategies, and data optimization are imperative for solving complex business problems and weathering uncertainty. Experience how efficient you can be when you fit your model with actionable data. Watch this exclusive demo today!