The qualitative forecasting method, which uses the S$-$shaped sales growth curve, whereby the prediction is based on the introduction, growth, and maturity phases of similar products is known as:

Select one:

a$.$ Delphi forecasting method

b$.$ Life$-$cycles analogy forecasting method

c$.$ Time$-$series forecasting method

d$.$ Market surveys forecasting method

e$.$ Informed judgment forecasting method