Time Series Forecasting in Python

Marco Peixeiro

ISBN 10: 161729988X / ISBN 13: 9781617299889

Published by Manning Publications, US, 2022

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Build predictive models from time-based patterns in your data. Master statistical models including new deep learning approaches for time series forecasting. In  Time Series Forecasting in Python  you will learn how to: Recognize a time series forecasting problem and build a performant predictive modelCreate univariate forecasting models that account for seasonal effects and external variablesBuild multivariate forecasting models to predict many time series at onceLeverage large datasets by using deep learning for forecasting time seriesAutomate the forecasting process DESCRIPTION  Time Series Forecasting in Python teaches you to build powerful predictive models from time-based data. Every model you create is relevant, useful, and easy to implement with Python. You'll explore interesting real-world datasets like Google's daily stock price and economic data for the USA, quickly progressing from the basics to developing large-scale models that use deep learning tools like TensorFlow.Time Series Forecasting in Python teaches you to apply time series forecasting and get immediate, meaningful predictions. You'll learn both traditional statistical and new deep learning models for time series forecasting, all fully illustrated with Python source code. Time Series Forecasting in Python teaches you to build powerful predictive models from time-based data. Every model you create is relevant, useful, and easy to implement with Python. You'll explore interesting real-world datasets like Google's daily stock price and economic data for the USA, quickly progressing from the basics to developing large-scale models that use deep learning tools like TensorFlow. about the technology Time series forecasting reveals hidden trends and makes predictions about the future from your data. This powerful technique has proven incredibly valuable across multiple fields-from tracking business metrics, to healthcare and the sciences. Modern Python libraries and powerful deep learning tools have opened up new methods and utilities for making practical time series forecasts. about the book Time Series Forecasting in Python teaches you to apply time series forecasting and get immediate, meaningful predictions. You'll learn both traditional statistical and new deep learning models for time series forecasting, all fully illustrated with Python source code. Test your skills with hands-on projects for forecasting air travel, volume of drug prescriptions, and the earnings of Johnson and Johnson. By the time you're done, you'll be ready to build accurate and insightful forecasting models with tools from the Python ecosystem.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Time Series Forecasting in Python
• Publisher: Manning Publications, US
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 161729988X
• ISBN 13: 9781617299889
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 5000 grams

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Synopsis

Build predictive models from time-based patterns in your data. Master statistical models including new deep learning approaches for time series forecasting.

In Time Series Forecasting in Python you will learn how to:

    Recognize a time series forecasting problem and build a performant predictive model
    Create univariate forecasting models that account for seasonal effects and external variables
    Build multivariate forecasting models to predict many time series at once
    Leverage large datasets by using deep learning for forecasting time series
    Automate the forecasting process

Time Series Forecasting in Python teaches you to build powerful predictive models from time-based data. Every model you create is relevant, useful, and easy to implement with Python. You’ll explore interesting real-world datasets like Google’s daily stock price and economic data for the USA, quickly progressing from the basics to developing large-scale models that use deep learning tools like TensorFlow.

Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.

About the technology
You can predict the future—with a little help from Python, deep learning, and time series data! Time series forecasting is a technique for modeling time-centric data to identify upcoming events. New Python libraries and powerful deep learning tools make accurate time series forecasts easier than ever before.

About the book
Time Series Forecasting in Python teaches you how to get immediate, meaningful predictions from time-based data such as logs, customer analytics, and other event streams. In this accessible book, you’ll learn statistical and deep learning methods for time series forecasting, fully demonstrated with annotated Python code. Develop your skills with projects like predicting the future volume of drug prescriptions, and you’ll soon be ready to build your own accurate, insightful forecasts.

What's inside

    Create models for seasonal effects and external variables
    Multivariate forecasting models to predict multiple time series
    Deep learning for large datasets
    Automate the forecasting process

About the reader
For data scientists familiar with Python and TensorFlow.

About the author
Marco Peixeiro is a seasoned data science instructor who has worked as a data scientist for one of Canada’s largest banks.

Table of Contents
PART 1 TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE
1 Understanding time series forecasting
2 A naive prediction of the future
3 Going on a random walk
PART 2 FORECASTING WITH STATISTICAL MODELS
4 Modeling a moving average process
5 Modeling an autoregressive process
6 Modeling complex time series
7 Forecasting non-stationary time series
8 Accounting for seasonality
9 Adding external variables to our model
10 Forecasting multiple time series
11 Capstone: Forecasting the number of antidiabetic drug prescriptions in Australia
PART 3 LARGE-SCALE FORECASTING WITH DEEP LEARNING
12 Introducing deep learning for time series forecasting
13 Data windowing and creating baselines for deep learning
14 Baby steps with deep learning
15 Remembering the past with LSTM
16 Filtering a time series with CNN
17 Using predictions to make more predictions
18 Capstone: Forecasting the electric power consumption of a household
PART 4 AUTOMATING FORECASTING AT SCALE
19 Automating time series forecasting with Prophet
20 Capstone: Forecasting the monthly average retail price of steak in Canada
21 Going above and beyond

About the Author

Marco Peixeiro is a seasoned data science instructor who has worked as a senior data scientist for one of Canada's largest banks. He is also a published researcher, blogger and online instructor at Data Science with Marco.