prediction

Statement about an uncertain event, which is often based upon knowledge, experience or speculation

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Also known as forecast · prognosis

Subclass of: proposition

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A prediction or forecast is a statement about a future event or about future data. Predictions are often, but not always, based upon experience or knowledge of forecasters. There is no universal agreement about the exact difference between "prediction" and "estimation"; different authors and disciplines ascribe different connotations.

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33 statements · 12% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations

Has characteristic: predictive power
predictability
predictive validity
Partially coincident with: prophecy
Facet of: strategic planning
Different from: Q10353756
prediction

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