This document provides an overview and examples of forecasting models, including:
- Random walk models for time series prediction where each value is determined by the previous value plus some random variation. Autocorrelation decreases with lag for random walks.
- Hidden Markov models for stock prediction where an unseen ("hidden") process generates observable outputs. The probabilities of state transitions and emissions can be estimated from visible data.
- Multi-variable time series prediction using WEKA, including loading and preprocessing sales data, configuring periodic attributes, and evaluating models like linear regression. Accuracy can be improved by optimizing algorithms, data, and features.