LEARNING OUTCOMES
After passing the course the students can analyse and forecast time series using regression models and ARIMA-models. Students are able to apply linear regression model to analyse and forecast dependent variable under the model assumptions. In addition, the students are able to conduct diagnostic tests to validate the model assumptions. Students are familiar with the concept weakly stationary processes and they understand the most important related concepts including the autocorrelation function, partial autocorrelation function, and the spectral function. Students are also able to apply these functions in analysing real time series, for example, in recognising seasonal fluctuations. After taking the course, the students know ARIMA-models and their key properties. In addition, the students are able to model and predict the future behaviour of observed time series using ARIMA-models. The students also know basic concepts of dynamic regression models.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 24.10.2022 - 13.12.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pauliina Ilmonen
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Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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The course is an introduction to time series analysis. Course topics include linear regression model and its diagnostics, central concepts of weakly stationary processes, ARIMA-models and their properties, stationarity of ARIMA-models, forecasting with ARIMA-models, Kalman filter, and introduction to dynamic regression models. Software R is used in the exercises of the course.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Homework assignments, exercise points, exam
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures 24h (2), Exercises 24h (2), Homework assignments 48h, reading and studying the lecture materials 36h
DETAILS
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn II
2023-2024 Autumn IIEnrollment :
Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).