Book Details
Time series forecasting is one of the most valuable skills an AI/ML professional can possess. Mathematics of Time Series Forecasting transforms the complexity of time-dependent data into a clear, intuitive, and powerful framework for prediction. This book bridges rigorous mathematical foundations with hands-on implementation, allowing readers to truly understand—not just apply the forecasting models. Beginning with the core principles of time series behavior, you will learn how to diagnose stationarity, seasonality, and stochastic patterns that shape real-world datasets. Step-by-step derivations guide you through the mathematics behind ARIMA, SARIMA, Exponential Smoothing, VAR, and other classical models, while practical Python examples demonstrate how these methods are built and validated in practice. The book then moves beyond traditional statistics, exploring machine learning and deep learning techniques—including gradient boosting, neural networks, and LSTMs—that have transformed the forecasting landscape. Thus, whether you are forecasting financial markets, demand patterns, sensor data, or macroeconomic indicators, this book equips you with the mathematical insight and practical tools to build accurate, reliable, and interpretable forecasting systems.
Author Description
Dr. Sulekha AloorRavi is a data science and analytics leader specializing in time series forecasting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and quantitative modeling. With a doctorate in AI, she has built AI-driven investment and decision systems in global financial services. An author and educator, she bridges mathematics, statistics, and machine learning to make advanced forecasting practical and accessible.
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