The simplest forecasting method is to forecast the immediate future as a replica of the past and present.

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This is known as the naïve forecasting method or the persistence method, where the assumption is that the future will be the same as the most recent past period. However, this method is not always accurate and more advanced forecasting techniques should be used for a more accurate prediction.

The Simplest Forecasting Method Is to Forecast the Immediate Future