There are several factors considered for selecting a forecasting method. Please match the appropriate description to each factor listed.

Use or decision characteristics

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Data availability

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Least error modeling

Does not force fit the data

Compensates for poor data

Inventory, scheduling, and pricing decisions by a big box retailer require highly accurate short$-$range forecasts fo Will force fit the data

Data pattern

If the data is unstable over time, a qualitative method may be appropriate.

As part of the criteria for this factor, data should be checked for outliers.

Best predictive modeling