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STAT 443: Forecasting 
Comprehensive Revision Guide and Notes 2025 
 
Part 01: About This Guide 
Part 02: Sample Examination 
Part 03: Suggested Solutions to Exam Paper 
Part 04: Study Tips for Students 
 
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University of Waterloo - STAT 443: Forecasting

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 - 2026

University	University of Waterloo
Study Level	Undergraduate
Course Code	STAT 443
Course Name	Forecasting
Notes Title	Comprehensive Revision Guide and Notes
Page Length	30

Mastering STAT 443: Forecasting at the University of Waterloo with a clear, practical guide that spans from week one to your final review. It explains key time-series analysis methods in plain language, uses worked examples, and shares practical exam strategies. You’ll see which core topics and question types matter most, so you can focus your practice. Concise diagrams help you grasp models quickly and retain them later. Updated to match current course content, this resource builds confidence for the final exam and day-to-day course work.

STAT 443: Forecasting introduces students to statistical forecasting techniques and control, with a focus on time series analysis. The course emphasizes how empirical data and appropriate models can be used for prediction, while also addressing the uncertainty involved. It builds on the student’s understanding of regression and explores methodologies such as linear filtering, the Box-Jenkins approach, Bayesian methods, state space models, Machine Learning, and frequency analysis. Students will also study specialized topics like the Kalman filter, ARCH, and GARCH modeling.

To enroll, students must have completed one of the following courses: STAT 331, STAT 371, or SYDE 334. However, students who have completed or are currently enrolled in STAT 321 or STAT 373 are not eligible for this course.

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