Describe how forecast accuracy is determined. Why are the absolute values of errors considered rather than the errors themselves?
What will be an ideal response?
A successful answer should note how forecast errors are calculated. The answer should then explain that absolute errors are used to prevent the cancellation of negative and positive errors (giving a forecast that appears to be misleadingly good).
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