This is an excellent choice. Forecasting: Principles and Practice (3rd edition) by Rob J Hyndman and George Athanasopoulos is widely considered the for learning practical time series forecasting.
: The book introduces a modern, "tidy" workflow for time series analysis, making the process of visualizing, modeling, and evaluating forecasts more intuitive. Why This Book Stands Out
: Breaking down series into trend, seasonality, and remainder components. The Forecaster's Toolbox
The book is structured to take a reader from a complete novice to an advanced practitioner. Here are the primary areas of focus: 1. Time Series Graphics
The book outlines a structured approach to any forecasting task: Problem Definition : Understanding the decision-making context. Information Gathering : Collecting historical and relevant driver data. Exploratory Analysis : Identifying patterns, trends, and seasonality. Choosing and Fitting Models : Selecting appropriate statistical methods. Evaluation : Testing model performance on unseen data. specific chapter