Problem
Which quantitative and/or qualitative approaches of forecasting may be utilized to estimate the number of monkeypox cases that will be reported by the year 2022's conclusion?
Answer the following guide questions:
a. Why did you use this particular method of forecasting?
b. Which kind of data are going to be essential for producing a reliable forecast?
c. Where can we get thia information?
d. How exactly (in a step-by-step format) will the data be used?
e. What are the various repercussions that might arise from the results?
Reference material: Chapter 5 of the book Quantitative Analysis for Management (13th edition) by Barry Render, Ralph M. Stair Jr., Michael E. Hanna, Trevor S. Hale.