What are predictions based on?

So a prediction is a statement about the future. It’s a guess, sometimes based on facts or evidence, but not always. A fortune teller makes a prediction using a crystal ball. A meteorologist uses maps and scientific data to tell us about the possibility of rain, snow or sunshine.

WHO predicts future?

He wrote an almanac for 1550 and, as a result of its success, continued writing them for future years as he began working as an astrologer for various wealthy patrons….Nostradamus.

Michel de Nostredame
Nostradamus: original portrait by his son Cesar
Born	14 or21 December 1503 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Provence, Kingdom of France

How are predictions made?

Predicting is also a process skill used in science. In this context, a prediction is made about the outcome of a future event based upon a pattern of evidence. Students might predict that a seed will sprout based on their past experiences with plants or that it will rain tomorrow based on today’s weather.

What is an example of a prediction?

Something foretold or predicted; a prophecy. The definition of a prediction is a forecast or a prophecy. An example of a prediction is a psychic telling a couple they will have a child soon, before they know the woman is pregnant.

What makes a good forecast?

A good forecast is “unbiased.” It correctly captures predictable structure in the demand history, including: trend (a regular increase or decrease in demand); seasonality (cyclical variation); special events (e.g. sales promotions) that could impact demand or have a cannibalization effect on other items; and other.

What is an example of a prediction question?

Prediction example questions • From the cover what do you think this text is going to be about? What is happening now? What happened before this?