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1. Introduction
Time series, defined as sequentially observed data points over time [1], find
applications across diverse domains such as economics and engineering. The statisti-
cal analysis of time series is crucial, and Chatfield’s taxonomy identifies six main
categories: Economic and Financial Time Series, Physical Time Series, Marketing
Time Series, Process Control Data, Binary Processes, and Point Processes.
To effectively categorize time series, consideration of features like seasonal-
ity, trend, and outliers is essential [1]. Seasonality reflects recurring patterns over
time intervals, while trend represents a systematic linear or nonlinear component.
Outliers are observations distant from others, often indicating anomalies. The
categorization and analysis of time series are pivotal for drawing meaningful infer-
ences from the diverse structures encountered in engineering, science, sociology,
and economics [2].
The objectives of time series analysis encompass description, explanation, predic-
tion, and control. Description involves plotting observations over time to reveal pat-
terns, while explanation explores relationships between variables. Prediction focuses
on forecasting future values, and control utilizes time series to enhance control over
physical or economic systems.
Possible applications span from land use-cover [3, 4] and agriculture changes
[5, 6], tourism [7, 8], socioeconomic vulnerability [9], epidemiology [10], and health
[11]. This chapter delves into advanced approaches for time series analysis.
Time Series Analysis (TSA) involves constructing predictive models that generate
a target variable or label based on sequential observations across a defined period,
that is, data that is time-dependent. The analysis of time series involves studying the
relationships between variables that change over time [12].
There are two types of time series: deterministic and stochastic. Deterministic time
series can be predicted with certainty based on previous experience, while stochastic
time series have random fluctuations [13]. Time series analysis is widely used in various
fields such as economics, finance, and health research [12, 14]. It helps in identifying
patterns, forecasting future values, and understanding the underlying dynamics of the
data [14–16]. As such, it has applications in various domains and is important for making
inferences about the future based on past observations [12, 13, 15, 17, 18].
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Figure 1.
Different approaches in time series analysis.
2.1 Forecasting
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used. For example, the systematic framework proposed in TsP-SA enables qualitative
comparison and assessment of different time series prediction techniques, leading to
improved forecasting accuracy [34].
There are some common challenges and limitations in time series analysis.
These include dealing with nonstationarity, missing data, outliers, and the curse of
dimensionality [13, 14]. Nonstationarity refers to the situation where the statistical
properties of a time series change over time, making it difficult to model and fore-
cast accurately [13]. The selection and evaluation of the most suitable method for a
specific task can be challenging due to the lack of comprehensive categorization and
comparison of techniques [34].
In terms of advancements and trends in time series analysis, there is ongoing
research in developing more efficient algorithms and techniques to handle large-scale
time series data [28]. Additionally, there is a focus on integrating time series analysis
with other data mining and machine learning (ML) techniques to improve prediction
accuracy and discover hidden patterns [35].
Time series analysis is a valuable tool for exploring, analyzing, and forecast-
ing data indexed over time. It involves concepts such as autocorrelation, ARIMA
(Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average) models, and stochastic volatility models.
ARIMA models are commonly used in time series analysis. They combine autoregres-
sive (AR), moving average (MA), and differencing components to model the trend,
seasonality, and noise in a time series [14]. In the other hand, stochastic volatility
models aim to model the change over time in the variability or volatility of a time
series. These models are particularly useful in finance and economics to capture the
volatility clustering phenomenon observed in financial markets [14].
TSA finds applications in finance and economics, helping in predicting future
values and analyzing the effects of economic policies in market forecasting, risk
management, and customer requirement analysis [36]. However, it also faces chal-
lenges such as nonstationarity and missing data. Ongoing advancements include the
development of more efficient algorithms and the integration of time series analysis
with other techniques for improved prediction and pattern discovery.
5. Conclusion
Acknowledgements
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