Mastering Time Series Analysis and Forecasting with Python

Decode the language of time with Python. Discover powerful techniques to analyze, forecast, and innovate.Key Features● Dive into time series analysis fundamentals, progressing to advanced Python techniques.● Gain practical expertise with real-world datasets and hands-on examples.● Strengthen skills with code snippets, exercises, and projects for deeper understanding.Book Description"Mastering Time Series Analysis and Forecasting with Python" is an essential handbook tailored for those seeking to harness the power of time series data in their work.The book begins with foundational concepts and seamlessly guides readers through Python libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and Plotly for effective data manipulation, visualization, and exploration. Offering pragmatic insights, it enables adept visualization, pattern recognition, and anomaly detection.Advanced discussions cover feature engineering and a spectrum of forecasting methodologies, including machine learning and deep learning techniques such as ARIMA, LSTM, and CNN. Additionally, the book covers multivariate and multiple time series forecasting, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of advanced modeling techniques and their applications across diverse domains.What you will learn● Understand the fundamentals of time series data, including temporal patterns, trends, and seasonality.● Proficiently utilize Python libraries such as pandas, NumPy, and matplotlib for efficient data manipulation and visualization.● Conduct exploratory analysis of time series data, including identifying patterns, detecting anomalies, and extracting meaningful features.● Build accurate and reliable predictive models using a variety of machine learning and deep learning techniques, including ARIMA, LSTM, and CNN.● Perform multivariate and multiple time series forecasting, allowing for more comprehensive analysis and prediction across diverse datasets.● Evaluate model performance using a range of metrics and validation techniques, ensuring the reliability and robustness of predictive models.Who is this book for?This book is tailored for data scientists, analysts, professionals, and students seeking to leverage time series data effectively in their work. A foundational understanding of data manipulation techniques using libraries such as pandas and NumPy will be helpful for working with time series datasets. Some understanding of statistical concepts like mean, median, and standard deviation is helpful.Table of Contents1. Introduction to Time Series2. Overview of Time Series Libraries in Python3. Visualization of Time Series Data4. Exploratory Analysis of Time Series Data5. Feature Engineering on Time Series6. Time Series Forecasting – ML Approach Part 17. Time Series Forecasting – ML Approach Part 28. Time Series Forecasting - DL Approach9. Multivariate Time Series, Metrics, and Validation      Index