Concept explainers
a)
To run: The regression for performance rating versus explanatory variables.
Introduction:
b)
To predict: The performance rating score of the worker.
Introduction: Forecasting is a technique of predicting future events based on historical data and projecting them into the future with a mathematical model. Forecasting may be an intuitive or subjective prediction.
c)
To run: The regression equation.
Introduction: Forecasting is a technique of predicting future events based on historical data and projecting them into the future with a mathematical model. Forecasting may be an intuitive or subjective prediction.
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