African Electrical Engineering Journal | 16 October 2009
Time-Series Forecasting Model for Measuring Adoption Rates in Water Treatment Facilities in Senegal
M, a, m, a, d, o, u, D, i, a, l, l, o
Abstract
This study examines the adoption rates of water treatment facilities in Senegal by applying a time-series forecasting model to analyse historical data. A time-series forecasting model was employed using an autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) equation. The uncertainty in predictions was quantified through a 95% confidence interval. The ARIMA model predicted a steady increase in adoption rates over the next five years, with forecasts showing a growth of approximately 12% annually. The study validates the effectiveness of time-series forecasting for measuring adoption trends in water treatment facilities, offering insights into Senegal’s water management strategies. Further research should explore inter-regional and cross-sectional comparisons to enhance model accuracy and applicability. The maintenance outcome was modelled as $Y<em>{it}=\beta</em>0+\beta<em>1X</em>{it}+u<em>i+\varepsilon</em>{it}$, with robustness checked using heteroskedasticity-consistent errors.