forecasting Is represented by the elaboration of mixed methods and procedures which stipulate rational combination of creative possibilities of experts and possibilities of modern computers In processing large volumes of statistical Information and making high-speed voluminous calculations. Such man-computer modelling and forecasting systems are being actively elaborated In our country and abroad and evidently will become the most effective Instrument of forecasting 5 and T progress.· Organization of forecasting The problems of organizations of forecasting at various levels and sub-systems of management of S end T development are considered withal I detail further on. In the group of problems referlng to forecasting obJect the major role belongs to the problem of analysis and synthesis. It reflects the Importance of analytical research of-the obJect ensuring elaboration of reliable and adequate forecasting model with due account of branch, regional, functional and other specific features of forecasting object. This problem Is· very closely related to the alI afore-said forecasting problems. At the end of the 70s we suggested fundamental principles of methodology for solving this problem consisting of a total tty of principles. methods of analysts of _structure and dynamics of the forecasting object, basic requirements for lnformatlona and organization of analytical work. Basic direction of further solution of this problem lies In the development of concrete research for various obJects of scientific and technological forecasting at enterprises and In the national economy branches, generalization of these results and further improve"!!lnt: and deve I opment of methodo I og lea I recommendations for practical application In forecasting 5 and T progress. Information fgr forpcost!ng The problem of Information and Its provision plays a particular role In forecasting 5 end T progress due to a great variety of Information sources, the necessity of Information covering a considerable retrospective period (especially for long-term forecasting). wide utilization of patent types of 
**Analysis**
The text discusses forecasting methods and systems for scientific and technological progress, highlighting the importance of combining human expertise with computer processing power. It also touches on the analysis and synthesis of data, as well as the provision of information for forecasting. This suggests that the text is related to the field of science and technology, but also has implications for economic development and industry.

**Category**
Science and technology, Economic development