Red Snapper Forecast Assignment Week 5 You Have Been Asked T

Red Snapper Forecastassignment Week 5 You Have Been Asked To Analyze

Red Snapper Forecast Assignment Week 5: You have been asked to analyze the trends in Red Snapper taken out of the coastal waters of Louisiana. The data (in Tons) for the last four years is recorded in the table below. There are 4 Tasks you will need to complete in this Time-Series Data Analysis and forecasting. Historical Quarterly data Red Snapper Take in tons and Forecast for 2019 t Year Quarter Tons (x 100) Yt MA (Moving Average) CMA St & It Yt/CMA Seasonal Trend St DeSeasonalize Yt /St Trend Component Tt (Uses the Regression Formula Created in Step 4) Forecast St x Tt ..21 3...58 4..20 4.05 4.18 0.77 0.84 3..60 4.30 4.41 0.36 0...50 4.53 4.64 1.19 1.21 4..80 4.75 4.78 1.63 1.58 4..10 4.80 4.91 0.83 0.84 4..80 5.03 5.20 0.35 0.40 4..40 5.38 5.46 1.17 1.21 5..20 5.55 5.60 1.64 1.58 5..80 5.65 5.76 0.83 0.84 5..20 5.88 5.80 0.38 0.40 5..30 5.73 5.78 1.26 1.21 6..60 5.83 5.84 1.47 1.58 5..20 5.85 5.61 0.93 0.84 6..30 5.37 4.56 0.50 0.40 5.......40 Task 1 Create a Time series visualization of the historical take of Red Snapper by creating a line chart with markers, by year and quarter, and with an appropriate title. Do not use Column C for this plot, only D, e, and F Start by highlighting the column headings and then all data down through Quarter 4. Follow the directions for creating this chart given in the "Excel Time Series Part 1 of 3" in the classroom under Week 5 Lesson. Information Next you need a Moving Average of 4 months in Column G. This procedure is explained in the "Excel Time Series Part 1 of 3" at approximately the 11 minute point in the video. Column H has been completed for you showing a Centered Moving average (Time Stamp 12:30. This step has been completed for you, however it will help you to understand how this was done Refer to the Lesson Video titled "Excel - Time Series Forecasting - Parts 2 of 3" to see how this was done. In this step, we need to extract the seasonality (St) in the data. It has already been completed for you in the table below, however please view and follow the video instructions to see how this was done. The seasonality factors have all been inserted for you by quarter in the table above. Finally, this allows us to finish the "DeSeasonalizes" in column K. This step has been completed for you, however it will help you to understand how this was done. Refer to the Lesson Video titled "Excel - Time Series Forecasting - Parts 3 of 3" to complete Task 4. Task 2 In this Task, you will be creating a Trend component in Column L. To calculate the "Trend Component" (Tt) you will need to create a regression analysis using the "Deseasonalized Data" as the Y-variable (in Column K) and "t" (time period in Column C) as our X-variable. Make sure you pick up only the rows with data, not the 2019 Forecast rows. Use Data -> Data Analysis -> Regression. Follow the instructions on the Video (Part 3 of 3) to complete this part of the analysis. When asked where to insert the regression analysis, use cell B71. The constants you receive from the regression analysis will be used in Task 3. Now that our Regression Analysis has given us our two constants, we can use these to complete the Trend Component Tt (in Column L). You need to create an Excel formula using the Trend Component = intercept Constant + slope coefficient * t). You can now complete Column L for Rows 6 through 25. Tasks 4 & 5 You are now ready to complete the "Forecast Column" (Column M) for each of the 16 periods of existing data and the Forecast period for 2019 (Rows). The Forecast column is created by multiplying the Trend component (column L) by the Seasonal Trend (column J). Finally, in the space below, create a final Line Chart Plot of the forecasted data (Column M) through all 5 years. Add a trend line to this Line Chart Plot.

Paper For Above instruction

The analysis of Red Snapper catch data from Louisiana’s coastal waters necessitates a comprehensive time-series approach to understand trends, seasonality, and to develop accurate forecasts. This paper discusses the systematic process used to analyze the historical data, extract meaningful components, and project future catch levels, emphasizing the importance of seasonal adjustments and regression-based trend estimations.

Initially, the creation of a time series visualization serves as an essential exploratory step. The line chart constructed using annual and quarterly data—excluding the reference column—provides an intuitive overview of catch patterns over time. This visualization unearths cyclical fluctuations and potential upward or downward trends in the Red Snapper harvest, laying the groundwork for subsequent analytical steps.

Next, calculating a centered moving average of four periods is vital to smoothing short-term fluctuations and highlighting underlying patterns. The moving average, plotted over the original data series, reveals the long-term trend amidst seasonal variability. The processed data, coupled with the seasonal factors provided, underscores the seasonal nature of the catch data, influenced by factors such as spawning cycles, fishing regulations, and environmental conditions.

Following arrowed seasonal adjustment, we proceed to de-seasonalize the data. By dividing the observed catch figures by their corresponding seasonal factors, we strip away seasonal effects, isolating the underlying trend component. This deseasonalized data prepares the dataset for regression analysis by removing periodic fluctuations, thus allowing an accurate estimation of the trend trend, which is essential for reliable forecasting.

The core of the trend analysis involves regression modeling. Using the deseasonalized data as the dependent variable and a time index as the independent variable, a linear regression provides parameters—intercept and slope—that characterize the long-term trend. The regression results are stored in specific Excel cells and used to calculate the trend component for each period by applying the regression formula: Tt = intercept + slope * t, where t represents the time period.

With the trend component established, the next step involves forecasting the catch levels. Each forecasted value is generated by multiplying the trend component by the seasonal factor for that period, thus reintroducing seasonal patterns into the long-term trend forecast. This multiplicative approach maintains the seasonal variation observed historically while projecting the overall trend into future periods.

Finally, the visualization of forecasted data across all five years, enhanced with a trend line, offers stakeholders a clear picture of future catch possibilities. Such forecasts inform resource management, regulatory decisions, and economic planning within the fishing community, highlighting the importance of rigorous time-series analysis in sustainable fisheries management.

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