Time Series Analysis and Classification Methods

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Which classification algorithm is based on finding the closest training examples to predict labels for new instances?

Decision tree

Support vector machine

k-nearest neighbors (kNN) (correct)

Logistic regression

What is the primary purpose of using Dynamic Time Warping in time series analysis?

To measure the similarity between time series (correct)

To visualize time series trends

To eliminate noise in time series data

To normalize data for comparison

Which of the following metrics is used to evaluate the balance between precision and recall?

Matthew's correlation coefficient

Specificity

Accuracy

F1 score (correct)

What feature extraction technique uses multiple scales to analyze time series data?

Wavelet features Signup and view all the answers

In the context of binary classification, what does the term 'true positive' refer to?

Correctly predicted positive instances Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation STL stand for in the context of time series analysis?

Seasonal and Trend Decomposition using LOESS Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial requirement for the seasonality window in STL decomposition?

It must be odd. Signup and view all the answers

Which components are included in the STL decomposition formula $x_t = s_t + \vartheta_t + r_t$?

Seasonality, Trend, and Residuals Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for using the R implementation function stl()?

The time series data must be a ts object without missing data. Signup and view all the answers

Who invented the STL decomposition method?

Cleveland et al. Signup and view all the answers

What does the backshift operator (lag operator) primarily do in time series analysis?

Moves a time series forward or backward in time. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly defines autocorrelation?

Correlation between a time series and its own lagged version. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the autocorrelation function at lag k?

acfxt (k) = cor(xt , xt↑k) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of time series, what does cross-correlation measure?

Correlation between two different time series at distinct lags. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of missing values refers to missingness that is completely unrelated to the observed data?

MCAR Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes missing values that are categorized as Missing at Random (MAR)?

Probability of miss is influenced by other observed variables. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Missing Not at Random (MNAR) values?

Missingness is systematically related to the unobserved value itself. Signup and view all the answers

Why can missing values pose a challenge for statistical and machine learning models?

Many models cannot process incomplete datasets effectively. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Fourier Transforms in periodic processes?

To describe time-varying functions in frequency space Signup and view all the answers

Which algorithm is identified as key for performing Fast Fourier Transforms (FFT)?

Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) Signup and view all the answers

In stochastic processes, what does the notation {Xt : t → T} represent?

A sequence of random variables observed over time Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between a stochastic process and a time series?

A stochastic process describes a full probability distribution Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the mean function in stochastic processes?

It is defined as the expected value of the random variable at each time point Signup and view all the answers

What condition defines a strictly stationary stochastic process?

All marginal distributions are equal over time Signup and view all the answers

How can Fourier Transforms be applied in data analysis?

To identify and remove periodic components Signup and view all the answers

What does the covariance function in stochastic processes describe?

The degree to which two variables vary together Signup and view all the answers

What does the first-order difference approximation represent in calculus?

A finite approximation to the derivative Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of implementing a rolling average?

To stabilize the data distribution locally Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does Principal Component Analysis (PCA) primarily focus on?

Minimizing the number of variables without losing information Signup and view all the answers

How are the principal components ordered in PCA?

In decreasing order of variance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the 'curse of dimensionality'?

Increased redundancy and noise with more dimensions Signup and view all the answers

In the context of dimensionality reduction, what does the term 'noise components' refer to?

Data points that add high dimensionality but little value Signup and view all the answers

What is the matrix L(d) in the context of PCA?

The matrix containing the first d principal components Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason that removing missing values is not ideal for time series data?

It disrupts the regular time axis that is required. Signup and view all the answers

What does the notation $x_{t} hickapprox rac{x_{t+ au}-x_{t}}{ au}$ indicate?

A finite difference approximation for the derivative Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by the term $x_{ right_arrow_t}$ in the context of rolling averages?

The moving average of the dataset Signup and view all the answers

Which method of replacing missing values allows for adjusting based on neighboring non-missing data?

Linear interpolation Signup and view all the answers

What technique aims to represent time series data in a standardized format?

Preprocessing Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of reducing dimensionality using PCA?

It makes it easier to visualize multivariate datasets Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential issue when using global metrics like mean or median for missing value replacement?

They do not consider the dynamic nature of data. Signup and view all the answers

Which method can be used to reduce measurement noise in time series data?

Rolling average Signup and view all the answers

What type of imputation uses the average of previous and next data points?

Linear interpolation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of differencing in time series preprocessing?

To eliminate trends Signup and view all the answers

Which interpolation method is useful for fitting a flexible curve through a series of points?

Spline interpolation Signup and view all the answers

Which method of local missing value replacement applies weights to nearby observations?

Weighted moving average Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of skewness on data distribution in time series?

It can distort the true trend. Signup and view all the answers

What type of analysis is hindered by missing values in time series data?

Trend analysis Signup and view all the answers

Which method is suitable for handling outlier effects in time series data?

Smoothing techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of transforming time series data into a standardized format?

To facilitate further analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of exponentially weighted averages in local imputation?

More recent observations receive greater weight. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Time Series Data

Time series data, by default, are not independent or identically distributed
Temperature measurements on consecutive days are correlated throughout the year
Daily average temperatures change between seasons, resulting in different distributions

Univariate and Multivariate Time Series

A univariate time series is a vector (xt)teT, where T is an index set, and xt ∈ R for all t ∈ T
A multivariate time series (xt)teT has xt = (x(1), ..., x(n)) ∈ Rn for some n > 1

Trend and Seasonality

Time series data can often be described by a sum or product of three components
A smooth, non-periodic function over time indicating systematic changes (trend)
A periodic function indicating recurring behavior over time (seasonality)
A time-independent random noise term

Data Representation

Power transform (Box-Cox)
Difference transform
Standardization/Normalization
Smoothing
Principal component transformation (PCA)

Dimensionality and Time Axis

Time axis: Numerical or categorical; Continuous or discrete
Resolution of time axis: Sufficient level of detail is important for modeling
Assessment: Long time lags may have high complexity; Too coarse might have insufficient detail

Distribution Metrics

Summary statistics include arithmetic mean, variance, median, inter-quartile range, minimum, maximum, and empirical moments (skewness, kurtosis)

Backshift Operator (Lag)

Time series tools often involve moving forward or backward in time
Backshift operator (Bk(xt)): Xt - k (where k is an integer)

Autocorrelation

Autocorrelation (acf): Correlation between a time series and its lagged version
Linear dependence: Elements of a time series can be linearly interdependent at distinct time points

Cross-Correlation

Cross-correlation (ccf): Correlation between two time series and their lagged versions
Linear dependence: Two time series are linearly interdependent at distinct time points

Missing Values in Time Series

Missing values cannot be handled easily by many statistical tools
Types of missing values:
- Missing Completely at Random (MCAR)
- Missing at Random (MAR)
- Missing Not at Random (MNAR)

Handling Missing Values

Option 1: Removing missing values (usually not suitable for time series)
Option 2: Replacing missing values:
- Fixed value (e.g., mean/median)
- Interpolation (e.g., from nearest neighbors, linear, spline)
- Rolling mean/median
Interpolation using forecasting models

Preprocessing Time Series Data

Goal: Represent data in a standardized format for easier processing
Aspects to consider:
- Transforming to same scale
- Removing skewness
- Removing trends
- Reducing measurement noise
- Handling missing values

Global Missing Value Replacement

Default values (often 0 or 1) for replacement
Global mean/median calculated from data
Problems arise with time dynamics (trends, seasonality)

Local Missing Value Replacement

Rolling average (moving average)
- Calculate average over k neighbors
- Variations include plain, linear weighted average, and exponentially weighted average

Linear vs Spline Interpolation

Visual inspection of scales is important

Standardization and Normalization

Normalization: Linear transformation for data with different scales
Techniques: Standardization (mean 0, standard deviation 1), Robust standardization, Min-max normalization (all values in [0, 1])

Power Transform

Noise components are often assumed to be Gaussian
Common approaches include log transformations

Advanced Power Transforms

Yeo-Johnson transform
Box-Cox transform (generalization of log transform)
Methods for choosing the λ parameter

Differencing

Approximation of derivatives through first-order differences
Difference operator on a discrete axis (xt - xt-1) for t > 1

Smoothing: Rolling Average

Trends and seasonality are hidden under noise in time series
Averaging over k neighbors (moving average) reduces error variance

Principal Component Analysis (PCA)

Dimensionality reduction technique for multivariate data
Identify correlated aspects (e.g., neighboring cities' temperatures) or noise components
Focus on components contributing to relevant information

STL Decomposition

Seasonal and trend decomposition using LOESS
Robust decomposition technique
Seasonality can change over time
Additive decomposition of time series data

Fourier Transforms

Describes time-varying functions in frequency space
Composes time functions as sine/cosine sums
Used in image analysis and signal processing
Can identify and potentially remove periodic components in data

Stochastic Processes

A sequence of random variables observed over time (Xt : t ∈ T)
Comparison to time series data
Characteristics include mean function (μ(t)= E(Xt)), (co)variance function σ

Stationarity

A stochastic process {Xt : t ∈ T} is (strictly) stationary if marginal distributions are equal over time
A stochastic process {Xt : t ∈ T} is (weakly) stationary if all expected values (E(Xt)) are constant over time, and the autocovariance (Cov(Xt, Xt+τ)) are constant over time

Gaussian White Noise

Simplest stochastic process: White Noise
Mean 0
Independent over time
Special case: Gaussian White Noise (Xt ~ N(0,σ²)).

Forecasting Models as Stochastic Processes

ARIMA and ETS models are representations of stochastic processes
Example: ARIMA(0, 1, 0) is a random walk with variable step length

Types of Stochastic Processes

4 major classes of stochastic processes:
- Discrete values, discrete time
- Continuous values, discrete time
- Discrete values, continuous time
- Continuous values, continuous time

Markov Chains

Special property (Markov property): Information about Xt is only dependent on the immediately preceding state (Xt-1).

Markov Chain: Stochastic Matrix

Transition matrix A: Elements Aij are probabilities of transitioning from state i to state j
Rows of A sum to 1
Time evolution of state distribution: π(t+1) = π(t) × A

Estimating Markov Model Parameters from Data

Assumes the number of states (n) is known.
Markov model is defined by π(0) and A.
Uses maximum likelihood method for estimation of parameters.

Mixture Models

Data often do not conform to a single distribution
Temperature data might be a mixture of multiple normal distributions

Hidden Markov Models (HMMs)

Hidden states X1,...,Xtmax are unobserved
Observable variables and emission probabilities (B) are observed

Gaussian Hidden Markov Models

Observables Yt can be continuous (e.g., Gaussian HMMs)
Transition matrix B is replaced by parameter pairs μi and σi

Classification and Clustering

Classification: Comparing time segments for modeling
Clustering: Grouping similar time series segments
Approaches: Distance-based, feature-based, model-based

Distance Measures

Quantifying distance/similarity between time series data
Examples: Euclidean, correlation, autocorrelation, Dynamic Time Warping

Clustering of Time Series

Hierarchical Clustering
- Bottom-up (agglomerative): Starts with individual clusters, merges closest ones
- Top-down (divisive): Starts with one cluster, divides based on distances
Distance-based clustering using metrics like single linkage, complete linkage.

Cluster Evaluation

Internal evaluation (no ground truth): Dunn index, Silhouette coefficient
External evaluation (ground truth): Purity, Rand index, Confusion matrix

Time Series Features

Characterizing specific time series attributes: global statistics, autocorrelation, model parameters, periodicities, and shapes

Classification Algorithms

General classification algorithms: Logistic regression, Decision Trees/Random Forest, k-Nearest Neighbors (kNN), Support Vector Machines (SVM), Bayes classifier.
Time series aspects in classification: Time series distance measures, Feature extraction from time series (e.g. wavelet features), and Time series-specific classifiers.

Evaluation Metrics

Accuracy, Precision, Recall, F1 score, Matthews correlation coefficient (MCC)

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