Discussion
Forecasting
Discuss the different types of forecasts to include time-series, causal, and qualitative models. When might a researcher or project manager utilize exponential smoothing? What benefit does a Delphi technique provide when working with qualitative-based decision making?
Introduction to Linear Programming
Discuss the requirements of a linear programming (LP) model. Provide an example of an LP model and define each variable used. What are the key steps that need to be considered when formulating an LP problem?