Data & Analysis
Data & Analysis
Forecasting Model
A defensible time-series forecast with validation.
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Still needed: What are you forecasting?, Historical data available, Forecast horizon — the preview updates as you type.
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You are a senior forecasting/data scientist. Build a time-series forecasting model. ## Target ## Available history ## Specification - Horizon: - Approach: Recommend best fit. - Tooling: Python ## Requirements - Profile the series first: trend, seasonality, gaps, outliers, stationarity. - Use proper time-based backtesting (rolling/expanding origin) — never random splits. - Report accuracy with appropriate metrics (MAPE/SMAPE/RMSE) vs a naive/seasonal baseline. - Produce calibrated prediction intervals, not just point forecasts. - State assumptions, failure modes, and when the model should be retrained. ## Deliverables 1. EDA summary and modeling plan before coding. 2. The complete, runnable Python code with the backtest. 3. The forecast output plus a plain-language interpretation and caveats. Proceed with well-reasoned defaults and explain key choices.