For this first question, start by going to the following hyperlink and downloading the free book on Forecasting Principles and Practices 2nd ed. by Hyndman. Next, skim through the first chapter and then flip through the remainder of the book at your own pace. Respond in the space below by telling a little about what you learned and what you might be able to learn on your own time as you make a personal commitment to read on at a future date. (Note, you now are in the possession of an excellent book on Forecasting methods and practices using a free statistical package called R.)