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Case Study 1: Forecasting Using the Northern
College Health Services visit volume in Appendix 6-1 on page 113 of the
textbook, for this assignment, you will be providing a forecast of the
number of clinic visits for November 2008 using the average change,
confidence interval, average percent change, moving averages, and
exponential smoothing forecasting methods. Use the Internet to research
at least two (2) examples of the forecasting methods being used in
health services organizations. Write a two (2) page paper in which you:
1.Explain each step in the forecasting process for each method.
2.Provide a brief summary of your researched health services
organizations implementing the forecasting methods. 3.Provide a forecast
of the number of clinic visits for November 2008 using each method of
the forecasting process. 4.Conclude which forecasting method provides
the best forecast, and provide a rationale for your conclusion. Your
assignment must follow these formatting requirements: .Be typed, double
spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on
all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific
format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date.
The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required
assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated
with this assignment are: .Evaluate forecasting strategies and methods.
.Use technology and information resources to research issues in
quantitative methods for health services. .Write clearly and concisely
about quantitative methods for health services using proper writing
mechanics
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