Seasonal Models: SARIMA and SARIMAX - 10.6 | 10. Time Series Analysis and Forecasting | Data Science Advance
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Introduction to SARIMA

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Today, we are going to learn about SARIMA, which stands for Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average. Can anyone tell me why we might need a seasonal model?

Student 1
Student 1

I think it’s because some data changes with the seasons, like sales during holidays?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! Seasonal models help us capture these repetitive patterns. SARIMA specifically factors in these seasonal components. Now, what do you think the 'AR' in SARIMA stands for?

Student 2
Student 2

It’s Autoregressive, right? That means it uses past values to predict future values?

Teacher
Teacher

Correct! Remember, autoregressive means we’re linking back to past observations. We also have 'Integrated,' which helps with non-stationarity. Let's not forget that the seasonal component would be represented with capital letters. Can anyone give me an example of a seasonal cycle?

Student 3
Student 3

The seasons of the year! Like sales spikes every December.

Teacher
Teacher

Great example! Now let’s summarize what we've learned so far: SARIMA is a vital tool for capturing seasonal patterns in data.

Understanding SARIMAX

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Next, let’s explore SARIMAX, an extension of SARIMA. Why do you think we might want to add exogenous variables to our models?

Student 4
Student 4

So we can include factors like marketing campaigns or economic indicators that might affect our sales?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! SARIMAX allows you to incorporate these external influences. It’s defined just like SARIMA but with additional variables. Can someone tell me the significance of including these exogenous variables?

Student 1
Student 1

It helps improve our forecasts by considering factors outside the inherent time series data!

Teacher
Teacher

Fantastic! Including relevant external factors can enhance predictive accuracy. As a recap, SARIMAX maintains the seasonality structured like SARIMA but allows for more comprehensive forecasting using additional data.

Comparative Analysis of SARIMA and SARIMAX

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Now, let’s compare SARIMA and SARIMAX. Can anyone highlight a key difference between the two?

Student 2
Student 2

SARIMA doesn’t include any outside variables, while SARIMAX does?

Teacher
Teacher

That’s right! And this also means that SARIMAX is applicable in more diverse forecasting scenarios. Can someone think of a context where SARIMAX would be particularly useful?

Student 3
Student 3

In retail, when combining seasonal effects with a promotional campaign!

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! Retailers can use both seasonality and the impacts of their marketing efforts. Remember, the choice between these models often depends on your data and specific forecasting needs. Summarizing, SARIMAX is more versatile due to the inclusion of exogenous variables.

Introduction & Overview

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Quick Overview

This section covers SARIMA and SARIMAX, models specifically designed to handle seasonality in time series data, where SARIMA processes seasonal components explicitly and SARIMAX extends it by including exogenous variables.

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The section discusses the Seasonal ARIMA (SARIMA) model, which incorporates seasonal components into time series forecasting, and introduces SARIMAX, an extension that allows for the inclusion of external regressors. Both models are crucial for capturing seasonal patterns effectively in various applications.

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Seasonal Models: SARIMA and SARIMAX

In time series forecasting, seasonality can significantly affect the patterns in data. The Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (SARIMA) model is specifically designed to handle these repeated patterns over fixed periods (e.g., monthly, quarterly). It incorporates seasonal aspects into the ARIMA framework by adding seasonal terms into the model parameterization. The parameters for SARIMA are expressed as

(p,d,q)(P,D,Q)s, where:
- p: Non-seasonal autoregressive order
- d: Non-seasonal differencing order
- q: Non-seasonal moving average order
- P: Seasonal autoregressive order
- D: Seasonal differencing order
- Q: Seasonal moving average order
- s: Length of the seasonal cycle (e.g., 12 for monthly data)

SARIMAX is an extension of SARIMA that allows for external factors or exogenous variables to be included in the modeling process. This capability enhances the model's forecasting power by leveraging additional relevant information that can influence the target variable. By using SARIMAX, forecasters can make more accurate predictions by taking into account these external variables alongside the seasonal patterns inherent in the time series data.

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Introduction to Seasonal Models

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SARIMA (Seasonal ARIMA)
- Handles seasonality explicitly.
- Parameters: (p,d,q)(P,D,Q)s
- Where capital letters denote seasonal components, and 𝑠 is the length of seasonality (e.g., 12 for monthly data).

Detailed Explanation

SARIMA models are designed to account for the seasonal patterns present in time series data. Unlike regular ARIMA models, which focus only on non-seasonal characteristics, SARIMA explicitly incorporates the seasonal aspects by utilizing both seasonal and non-seasonal parameters. The parameters are divided into two types: the non-seasonal parameters (p, d, q) and the seasonal parameters (P, D, Q). The 's' refers to the seasonal frequency, which indicates how many periods are in a season, such as 12 for monthly data where each year comprises 12 months.

Examples & Analogies

Think of SARIMA like preparing for a seasonal festival. Just as a festival planner must consider various elements like decorations (seasonal parameters) and logistics (non-seasonal parameters) to ensure the event runs smoothly, SARIMA combines these different factors to predict future values, considering both long-term trends and regular seasonal patterns.

Understanding SARIMAX

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SARIMAX
- Extension of SARIMA that includes exogenous variables (regressors).

Detailed Explanation

SARIMAX stands for Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average with eXogenous inputs. This model extends the SARIMA framework by integrating exogenous variables into the analysis. Exogenous variables are external factors that can influence the time series being predicted. For instance, if forecasting airline passenger numbers, variables such as ticket prices, economic indicators, or seasonal events could be included as regressors to enhance the model's accuracy.

Examples & Analogies

Imagine you are predicting the sales of ice cream. Besides considering the historical sales data (like previous years' sales trends and seasonal peaks), you might also want to factor in the weather forecast or a local event happening nearby (exogenous variable). These additional insights help make your sales prediction much more reliable and nuanced, just like SARIMAX improves forecasting by considering relevant external influences.

Definitions & Key Concepts

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Key Concepts

  • SARIMA: A model that incorporates seasonality into time series forecasting.

  • Exogenous Variables: Factors outside of the time series data that can influence the forecast.

Examples & Real-Life Applications

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Examples

  • Retail sales forecasting during the holiday season using SARIMA.

  • Predicting weather patterns by including both seasonal temperatures and exogenous variables like humidity using SARIMAX.

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🎡 Rhymes Time

  • SARIMA keeps it seasonal, ARIMA with style, adds parameters just like a dial.

πŸ“– Fascinating Stories

  • Imagine a store that tracks sales every holiday season. The manager uses SARIMA to plan inventory, ensuring they always have enough stock when sales spike. Along comes SARIMAX, asking for data on promotions, helping to make even better forecasts!

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • Remember S-PREAD S-AVES E-XTRA: SARIMA (Seasonal, P, R, A, D) adds seasonal elements, SARIMAX (Exclusively adds): P, R, A, M, and E.

🎯 Super Acronyms

SARIMAX

  • S(Seasonal) A(Autoregressive) R(Integrated) I(Moving) MA(X=with exogenous variables).

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  • Term: SARIMA

    Definition:

    Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average, a time series model that captures seasonality in data.

  • Term: SARIMAX

    Definition:

    An extension of SARIMA that includes exogenous variables to improve forecasting accuracy.

  • Term: Seasonality

    Definition:

    Periodic fluctuations in data over fixed intervals, such as changes in sales during different seasons.

  • Term: Exogenous Variables

    Definition:

    External factors that can influence the dependent variable in the model.