Fundamentals of forecasting using excel 2008 abstract forecasting is an integral part of almost all business enterprises this book provides readers with the tools to analyze their data develop forecasting models and present the results in excel progressing from data collection data presentation to a step by step development of the forecasting techniques this essential text covers . Forecasting is an integral part of almost all business enterprises this book provides readers with the tools to analyze their data develop forecasting models and present the results in excel progressing from data collection data presentation to a step by step development of the forecasting techniques this essential text covers techniques that include but not limited to time series moving . Fundamentals of forecasting using excel ix chapter 8 chapter 9 713 polynomial regression 139 714 nonlinear multiple regression models 140 7141 multiplicative model 140 7142 exponential model 140 7143 reciprocal model 141 715 variance stabilizing transformation 141 7151 square root transformation 141 7152 logarithmic transformation 141 7153 reciprocal transformation 141 716 . Forecasting is an integral part of almost all business enterprises this book provides readers with the tools to analyze their data develop forecasting models and present the results in excel progressing from data collection data presentation to a step by step development of the forecasting techniques this essential text covers techniques that include but not limited to time series