Applied Bayesian Forecasting and Time Series Analysis

This book is about practical forecasting and analysis of time series. It describes how to analyse time series data, how to identify structure, how to explain observed behaviour, how to model structures and behaviours, and how to use insight gained from the analysis to make informed forecasts.

Part A: Dynamic Bayesian Modelling Theory and Applications 1. Practical Modelling and Forecasting 2. Methodological Framework 3. Analysis of the DLM 4. Application: Turkey Chick Sales 5. Application: Market Share 6. Application: Marriages in Greece 7. Further Examples and Exercises Part B: Interactive Time Series Analysis and Forecasting 8. Installing BATS 9. Tutorials Introduction to BATS 10. Tutorial: Introduction to Modelling 11. Tutorial: Advanced Modelling 12. Tutorial: Modelling with Incomplete Data 13. Tutorial: Data Management Part C: Bats Reference 14. Communications 15. Menu Descriptions