The Analysis of Time Series: An Introduction

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of time series analysis.
Topics include o ARIMA probability models o forecasting methods o spectral analysis o linear systems o state-space models o Kalman filter. Building on the success of earlier editions, the fourth edition serves as a valuable text for undergraduates and postgraduates taking courses in time series as well as provides an excellent resource for self-study.

"quite possibly the most accessible introductory text on the subject. Chatfield's is most highly recommended whether as a teaching text or one for self-instruction." - Journal of the Royal Statistical Society, Issue 167 (4) "This textbook is well-known for everyone who is interested in time series analysisa substantial revision has taken placeit is an excellent textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and can also be used by research workers as a reference or for self-tuition." -Zentralblatt MATH 1050 ..." there is no question that this text is the most accessible text on time series in existence..." -Dennis Cox, Rice University "The author's conversational style helps the reader to understand inherently difficult topics." - Journal of Quality Technology "This well-written book provides an excellent nontechnical introduction..." - Journal of the American Statistical Association ..."the only book I would recommend to readers for a safe, practically minded, non-mathematical introduction to a fairly broad cross section of topics..." - Neville Davies, Nottingham Trent University