Time Series Forecasting in Python

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 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 & 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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table of contents  detailed TOC PART 1: TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE READ IN LIVEBOOK 1UNDERSTANDING TIME SERIES FORECASTING READ IN LIVEBOOK 2A NAÏVE PREDICTION OF THE FUTURE READ IN LIVEBOOK 3GOING ON A RANDOM WALK PART 2: FORECASTING WITH STATISTICAL MODELS READ IN LIVEBOOK 4MODELING A MOVING AVERAGE PROCESS READ IN LIVEBOOK 5MODELING AN AUTOREGRESSIVE PROCESS READ IN LIVEBOOK 6MODELING COMPLEX TIME SERIES READ IN LIVEBOOK 7FORECASTING NON-STATIONARY TIME SERIES READ IN LIVEBOOK 8ACCOUNTING FOR SEASONALITY READ IN LIVEBOOK 9ADDING EXTERNAL VARIABLES TO OUR MODEL READ IN LIVEBOOK 10FORECASTING MULTIPLE TIME SERIES READ IN LIVEBOOK 11CAPSTONE: FORECASTING THE NUMBER OF ANTIDIABETIC DRUG PRESCRIPTIONS IN AUSTRALIA PART 3: LARGE-SCALE FORECASTING WITH DEEP LEARNING READ IN LIVEBOOK 12INTRODUCING DEEP LEARNING FOR TIME SERIES FORECASTING READ IN LIVEBOOK 13DATA WINDOWING AND CREATING BASELINES FOR DEEP LEARNING READ IN LIVEBOOK 14BABY STEPS WITH DEEP LEARNING READ IN LIVEBOOK 15REMEMBERING THE PAST WITH LSTM READ IN LIVEBOOK 16FILTERING OUR TIME SERIES WITH CNN READ IN LIVEBOOK 17USING PREDICTIONS TO MAKE MORE PREDICTIONS READ IN LIVEBOOK 18CAPSTONE: FORECASTING THE ELECTRIC POWER CONSUMPTION OF A HOUSEHOLD PART 4: AUTOMATING FORECASTING AT SCALE READ IN LIVEBOOK 19AUTOMATING TIME SERIES FORECASTING WITH PROPHET READ IN LIVEBOOK 20CAPSTONE: FORECASTING THE MONTHLY AVERAGE RETAIL PRICE OF STEAK IN CANADA 21 GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND APPENDIX APPENDIX A: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS