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In the forecasting procedure using linear univariate time series data, which step involves adjusting the data if a repeating pattern exists?
In the forecasting procedure using linear univariate time series data, which step involves adjusting the data if a repeating pattern exists?
- Estimating model parameters.
- Testing for stationarity.
- Testing for the time trend.
- Testing for seasonality. (correct)
What is the primary goal of step 3 in forecasting with linear univariate time series data?
What is the primary goal of step 3 in forecasting with linear univariate time series data?
- To ensure constant statistical properties in the data. (correct)
- To estimate model parameters.
- To determine the time trend.
- To identify seasonality.
After confirming the fitted model is adequate, what type of forecast can be conducted?
After confirming the fitted model is adequate, what type of forecast can be conducted?
- Point and interval forecast. (correct)
- Only point forecast.
- Only interval forecast.
- Trend analysis.
What generally happens to forecast accuracy as you predict further into the future?
What generally happens to forecast accuracy as you predict further into the future?
In time series forecasting, what term describes the latest observed value used as the reference point for predictions?
In time series forecasting, what term describes the latest observed value used as the reference point for predictions?
What does the forecast horizon refer to in the context of time series forecasting?
What does the forecast horizon refer to in the context of time series forecasting?
Within forecasting, which of the following defines the 'forecast error'?
Within forecasting, which of the following defines the 'forecast error'?
What is the purpose of a 'loss function' in the context of forecasting?
What is the purpose of a 'loss function' in the context of forecasting?
Which of the following describes an optimal forecast?
Which of the following describes an optimal forecast?
When might using squared forecast error as a loss function be particularly appropriate?
When might using squared forecast error as a loss function be particularly appropriate?
According to the theory presented, what is the optimal point forecast equivalent to?
According to the theory presented, what is the optimal point forecast equivalent to?
If conditional expected value has already happened, what is its value?
If conditional expected value has already happened, what is its value?
What assumption is made about the 'white noise' series in the context of the properties of conditional expected value?
What assumption is made about the 'white noise' series in the context of the properties of conditional expected value?
Under which condition should an AR model be utilized to forecast time series data?
Under which condition should an AR model be utilized to forecast time series data?
What information does an AR(1) model primarily use to forecast future values, regardless of the number of steps ahead?
What information does an AR(1) model primarily use to forecast future values, regardless of the number of steps ahead?
What characteristic distinguishes the 2-step ahead forecast in an AR(1) model from the 1-step ahead forecast?
What characteristic distinguishes the 2-step ahead forecast in an AR(1) model from the 1-step ahead forecast?
In AR(1) modeling, how is the length of a 95% interval forecast affected by forecasting further into the future?
In AR(1) modeling, how is the length of a 95% interval forecast affected by forecasting further into the future?
Why is there no forecast error in a 0-step ahead forecast?
Why is there no forecast error in a 0-step ahead forecast?
What general relationship exists between the number of steps ahead in a forecast and its accuracy?
What general relationship exists between the number of steps ahead in a forecast and its accuracy?
In AR(2) models, what data is used to estimate the forecast for the unknown future?
In AR(2) models, what data is used to estimate the forecast for the unknown future?
How does the 1-step ahead forecast error in an AR(2) model compare to that of an AR(1) model?
How does the 1-step ahead forecast error in an AR(2) model compare to that of an AR(1) model?
How does the length of a 95% interval forecast of a 2-step ahead forecast in AR(2) compare to AR(1)?
How does the length of a 95% interval forecast of a 2-step ahead forecast in AR(2) compare to AR(1)?
What elements determine the forecast for the unknown future in an AR(k) Model?
What elements determine the forecast for the unknown future in an AR(k) Model?
What is the relationship between the forecast errors of a 2-step forecast in an AR(k) Model and AR(1) model?
What is the relationship between the forecast errors of a 2-step forecast in an AR(k) Model and AR(1) model?
An AR(k) model takes what into consideration regardless of forecasting steps?
An AR(k) model takes what into consideration regardless of forecasting steps?
Which of the following is generally the LAST step in the procedure of forecasting by using linear univariate time series data?
Which of the following is generally the LAST step in the procedure of forecasting by using linear univariate time series data?
You have fitted a time series model and confirmed its adequacy. Based on this model, what type of forecasting can you now perform?
You have fitted a time series model and confirmed its adequacy. Based on this model, what type of forecasting can you now perform?
Consider two forecasts, one predicting one time period ahead and another predicting ten time periods ahead. Which statement is generally true regarding their respective accuracies?
Consider two forecasts, one predicting one time period ahead and another predicting ten time periods ahead. Which statement is generally true regarding their respective accuracies?
In time series analysis, you are currently at time period 't' and wish to forecast future values. What is the term for the time period 't'?
In time series analysis, you are currently at time period 't' and wish to forecast future values. What is the term for the time period 't'?
What is the main purpose of estimating the parameters of the model during the forecasting procedure of a linear univariate time series?
What is the main purpose of estimating the parameters of the model during the forecasting procedure of a linear univariate time series?
In the context of forecasting error and loss functions: what does a 'loss function' help to quantify?
In the context of forecasting error and loss functions: what does a 'loss function' help to quantify?
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the use of squared forecast error as a loss function?
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the use of squared forecast error as a loss function?
What is the significance of ensuring stationarity in time series data before applying forecasting methods?
What is the significance of ensuring stationarity in time series data before applying forecasting methods?
If your time series data exhibits a clear trend, what is the appropriate next step according to the forecasting procedure?
If your time series data exhibits a clear trend, what is the appropriate next step according to the forecasting procedure?
Once you have estimated the parameters of your time series model, what critical step should follow?
Once you have estimated the parameters of your time series model, what critical step should follow?
How does a longer forecast horizon generally affect the size of the forecast error variance in time series forecasting?
How does a longer forecast horizon generally affect the size of the forecast error variance in time series forecasting?
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of 'forecast horizon'?
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of 'forecast horizon'?
What determines optimal point forecast?
What determines optimal point forecast?
What is the step to forecast the unknown future?
What is the step to forecast the unknown future?
Flashcards
Step 1 of forecasting
Step 1 of forecasting
Testing for seasonality and doing seasonal adjustment if necessary is the first step.
Step 2 of forecasting
Step 2 of forecasting
Testing for the time trend is the second step.
Step 3 of forecasting
Step 3 of forecasting
Testing for stationarity and making the data stationary if needed.
Step 4 of forecasting
Step 4 of forecasting
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Step 5 of forecasting
Step 5 of forecasting
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Step 6 of forecasting
Step 6 of forecasting
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Step 7 of forecasting
Step 7 of forecasting
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Forecasting
Forecasting
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Forecast origin
Forecast origin
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Forecast horizon
Forecast horizon
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Step-ahead forecast
Step-ahead forecast
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Available information at the forecast origin
Available information at the forecast origin
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Forecast error
Forecast error
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Loss function
Loss function
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Optimal forecast
Optimal forecast
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Squared error loss
Squared error loss
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Optimal Point Forecast
Optimal Point Forecast
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Point forecast theorem
Point forecast theorem
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Conditional expected value
Conditional expected value
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Random Variable
Random Variable
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When AR model is adequate
When AR model is adequate
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Using of AR Model
Using of AR Model
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1-step forecast in AR(1)
1-step forecast in AR(1)
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Variance of error AR(1)
Variance of error AR(1)
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2-step forecast in AR(1)
2-step forecast in AR(1)
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Variance of error for each forecast
Variance of error for each forecast
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Forecast distribution
Forecast distribution
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The variance of the 2 step
The variance of the 2 step
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1-step forecast in AR(2)
1-step forecast in AR(2)
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AR(2) model forecast
AR(2) model forecast
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Step of forecast AR(1)
Step of forecast AR(1)
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1-step forecast in AR(k)
1-step forecast in AR(k)
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Forecasting with AR(k)
Forecasting with AR(k)
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AR(k) summary
AR(k) summary
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Forecast depend on the amount of past data
Forecast depend on the amount of past data
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Study Notes
Forecasting with Linear Univariate Time Series Data
- Procedure
- Test for seasonality and do seasonal adjustment if necessary.
- Test for the time trend.
- Test for stationarity and make the data become stationary if necessary.
- Determine the appropriate univariate time series model.
- Estimate the parameters of the model.
- Check the adequacy of the model.
- Conduct point forecast and interval forecast.
Step 7: Point and Interval Forecasts
- Once the fitted model is adequate, forecasts can be made using point and interval methods based on this model.
- Forecast accuracy decreases as the forecast horizon increases, leading to larger forecast error variance and wider forecast intervals.
Understanding Forecasting
- For a univariate time series, forecasting occurs from the time point, where is the most recent observed value of the variable of interest.
- The goal is to predict the value of the variable of interest periods into the future.
- Time Index refers to the time point is called the forecasting origin, while the positive integer is termed the forecast horizon.
- The forecast of based on available information at the forecast origin is known as the step-ahead forecast of at the forecast origin.
- The symbol represents all information accessible at the forecast origin, including data in
Forecast Error and Loss Function
- Forecast error is the difference between the true value and the forecasted value.
- A loss function is a function of the forecast error, assessing the cost of positive or negative forecast errors.
- The optimal forecast minimizes the average loss.
Minimum Squared Error Loss
- Using squared forecast error as the loss function is reasonable when positive and negative forecast errors are equally undesirable.
- The optimal point forecast is the one that minimizes the average squared forecast error, utilizing information available at the forecast origin.
Optimal Point Forecast Theorem
- The optimal point forecast ( for m-step ahead) is its conditional mean.
- The mathematical proof is available in "Time Series Analysis" by James D. Hamilton (pages 72-73).
Properties of Conditional Expected Value
- If already happened, the conditional expected value is itself. If has not happened yet, the conditional expected value can't be simplified.
- The past value is a constant data, and the future value is still random variable, so the mean exists for future value. is assumed to be a white noise series with mean zero and variance .
Forecasting with AR Models
- AR models are used to fit time series data when stationarity, no seasonality, and model adequacy are confirmed, allowing for future value predictions.
Forecasting with AR(1) Models
Forecast with AR(1) 1-step ahead
- Using the known to forecast the unknown future
- The forecast error of 1-step ahead forecast of AR(1) is
- The variance of the 1-step ahead forecast error is
- a 1-step ahead 95% interval forecast of is when normally distributed
Forecast with AR(1) 2-step ahead
- Using the known to forecast the unknown future
- The forecast error of 2-step ahead forecast of AR(1) is
- The variance of the 2-step head forecast error is
- The 2-step head forecast error variance exceeds the 1-step variance and causes less accurate forecast.
Forecast with AR(1) m-step ahead
- Using the known to forecast the unknown future
- The forecast error of m-step ahead forecast of AR(1) is
AR(1) Forecast Summary
- AR(1) models use information from the current period to forecast future values, regardless of the forecasting horizon.
Forecasting with AR(2) Models
Forecast with AR(2) 1-step ahead
- Using the known and to forecast the unknown future
- The forecast error for AR(2) is the same as in AR(1).
- The variance for AR(2) is the same as in AR(1).
- The 95% interval forecast is the same as in AR(1) if normally distributed
Forecast with AR(2) 2- steps ahead
- Using the known and to forecast the unknown future
- The forecast error of 2-step ahead forecast of AR(2) is the same as that of AR(1) model
- The variance of the 2-step head forecast error is the same as that of AR(1) model The variance of the 2-step head forecast error is bigger than the variance of the 1- step head forecast error. The more steps ahead forecast, the less accurate.
AR(2) Forecast Summary
- AR(2) forecasts use information from both the current and past periods to predict future values, regardless of the forecasting horizon.
Forecasting with AR(k) Models
Forecast with AR(k) 1-step ahead
- ,,,, to forecast the unknown future
- The forecast error of 1-step ahead forecast of AR(k) is
- The variance of the 1-step head forecast error is
Forecast with AR(k) 2-step ahead
- The forecast error of 2-step ahead forecast of AR(k) is the same as that of AR(1) and AR(2) models
- The variance of the 2-step head forecast error is the same as that of AR(1) and AR(2) models
- The more steps ahead forecast, the less accurate the forecast.
AR(k) Forecast Summary
- AR(k) models use information from the current and past k-1 periods to forecast future values, regardless of the forecasting horizon.
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Learn to forecast with linear univariate time series data. Understand point and interval forecasts and how accuracy changes over time. Covers seasonality, trend, and stationarity.
