1. Recommend one forecasting technique that would be appropriate to prepare a forecast given the following situational characteristics*:

a) You have 10 years of quarterly data

b) There is an upward trend to the data Holts

c) There is a significant increase in sales prior to Christmas each year Winters

d) A one-year forecast is needed Delphi

e) You, as the preparer of the forecast, have good technical skills