Practical Time Series Forecasting with Python: A Hands-On Guide

Practical Time Series Forecasting with Python: A Hands-On Guide provides an applied approach to time-series forecasting. Forecasting is an essential component of predictive analytics. The book introduces popular forecasting methods and approaches used in a variety of business applications. The book offers clear explanations, practical examples, and end-of-chapter exercises and cases. Readers will learn to use forecasting methods using the free open-source Python software to develop effective forecasting solutions that extract business value from time series data. This edition includes: Popular forecasting methods including smoothing algorithms, regression models, ARIMA, neural networks, deep learning, and ensemblesA practical approach to evaluating the performance of forecasting solutionsA business-analytics exposition focused on linking time-series forecasting to business goalsGuided cases for integrating the acquired knowledge using real dataEnd-of-chapter problems to facilitate active learningData, Python code, and instructor materials on companion websiteAffordable and globally-available textbook, available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook formatsPractical Time Series Forecasting with Python: A Hands-On Guide is the perfect textbook for upper-undergraduate, graduate and MBA-level courses as well as professional programs in data science and business analytics. The book is also designed for practitioners in the fields of operations research, supply chain management, marketing, economics, information systems, finance, and management.

Author:

Eric Berger

Publisher:

Axelrod Schnall Publishers

Publication Date:

Jul 05, 2025

Number of pages:

00256 pages

Binding:

Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10:

0997847964

ISBN-13:

9780997847963