
Which of the following equations is a one-period-ahead forecast of the autoregressive model AR(1)?

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yˆT+1y^T⁢+ 1 = *b*0 + *b*1*xT*

yˆT+1y^T⁢+ 1 = *b*0 + *b*1(*T*+1)

yˆT+1y^T⁢+ 1 = *b*0 + *b*1*yT*

yˆT+1y^T⁢+ 1 = *b*0 + *b*1*yT* + *b*2*yT −* 1

To determine which equation represents a one-period-ahead forecast of the autoregressive model AR(1), we first need to understand what an AR(1) model is.

An AR(1) (autoregressive model of order 1) model can be written as:
\[ y_t = \beta_0 + \beta_1 y_{t-1} + \varepsilon_t \]

In this model, the value of \( y \) at time \( t \) is predicted using the value of \( y \) at the previous time period (\( y_{t-1} \)).

For a one-period-ahead forecast, we aim to predict \( y_{T+1} \) using information available at time \( T \). The forecast equation would therefore be:
\[ \hat{y}_{T+1} = \beta_0 + \beta_1 y_T \]

Now, let's match this with the given multiple-choice options:

1. \( \hat{y}_{T+1} = \beta_0 + \beta_1 x_T \)

   This equation uses \( x_T \) to forecast \( y_{T+1} \), which does not align with the AR(1) model structure.

2. \( \hat{y}_{T+1} = \beta_0 + \beta_1 (T+1) \)

   This equation uses \( T+1 \) as a predictor, which is a time trend model, not an autoregressive model.

3. \( \hat{y}_{T+1} = \beta_0 + \beta_1 y_T \)

   This equation uses \( y_T \) to forecast \( y_{T+1} \), which matches the AR(1) model structure.

4. \( \hat{y}_{T+1} = \beta_0 + \beta_1 y_T + \beta_2 y_{T-1} \)

   This equation includes \( y_{T-1} \) as well, making it an AR(2) model rather than an AR(1) model.

Therefore, the correct one-period-ahead forecast equation for the AR(1) model is:

\[ \hat{y}_{T+1} = \beta_0 + \beta_1 y_T \]

Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are some additional questions that expand on this topic:

1. What is the difference between AR(1) and AR(2) models?
2. How do you estimate the parameters \(\beta_0\) and \(\beta_1\) in an AR(1) model?
3. What are the assumptions underlying an AR(1) model?
4. How would you test if an AR(1) model is appropriate for your data?
5. Can AR(1) models handle non-stationary data? Why or why not?
6. How do you interpret the coefficients \(\beta_0\) and \(\beta_1\) in an AR(1) model?
7. What are some limitations of using AR(1) models for forecasting?
8. How would you extend an AR(1) model to include exogenous variables?

**Tip:** When using autoregressive models, always check for stationarity in your time series data. If the data is non-stationary, consider differencing the series or using other transformations to achieve stationarity before fitting the model.

Understand the one-period-ahead forecast in the autoregressive model AR(1) using specific equations. Learn how to predict future values based on current observations in time series analysis.

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