Factors used to evaluate and compare different forecasting techniques. <a href="search.pl?p=Forecast accuracy">Forecast accuracy</a> is generally considered the most important criterion, but Yokum and Armstrong (1995) showed that others, such as ease of interpretation and cost savings, may be as important when the forecasting situation or the forecaster’s role is considered.<o:p></o:p></P>
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   <li>Yokum, T. &amp; J. S. Armstrong (1995), “Beyond 
accuracy: Comparison of criteria used to select forecasting methods,” 
<I>International Journal of Forecasting</I>, 11, 591-597.</li>
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