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Set up and solve a problem related to your workplace or home environment using the techniques described in this chapter (time series, causal, or qualitative). Show all work. Some techniques examples are: monitoring & controlling forecasts, trend projection, exponential smoothing, using regression with trend and seasonal components or using the computer to forecast.

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In this Solution the author chooses a scenario where computer rentals should be forecasted over a 3 week period. The author includes calculations to aid you in understanding the answer.

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