Cost prediction involves forecasting future cost levels based on historical cost behavior using various statistical techniques, such as linear regression, to inform budgeting, decision-making, and strategic planning.
A technique used for predicting cost behavior by analyzing the highest and lowest activity levels in a dataset to create a cost function. Though simple, it lacks mathematical rigor and precision.
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