At the National Park Service, substantial increases in visitation drive up cost for many operations that directly support visitor activities, such as waste disposal; general maintenance and supplies; road, trail, and campground repair; employee overtime; and utilities.Additionally, staff are sometimes diverted from other activities to manage the increasing crowds. Based on the statement above, top management might want to turn to which forecasting technique as a planning aid?
A)Expert forecasting
B)Leading indicators
C)Modeling
D)Extrapolation
E)Delphi

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Extrapolation is a forecasting technique that involves extending past trends into the future. It would be useful for predicting future visitation levels based on historical data, helping management plan for increased operational costs.

At the National Park Service, Substantial Increases in Visitation Drive