ARIMA Model Specification

Theoretical & Applied Econometrics Engine

Time-Series Forecasting & Calculation Methodology

Understand how our system transforms raw ground inspection records from Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur into precise time-series projections with 95% statistical confidence bounds using ARIMA and Seasonal ARIMA (SARIMA).

Interactive Data & Formula Simulator

Select an actual Barangay and Pest from our database to see live mathematical calculations executed step-by-step.

Connected to Active DB
Simulation Parameters
6 Months
Actual vs Forecast Visualization
ARIMA(1,1,1)
Showing historical points for Acad (Coconut Leaf Beetle) with predicted confidence interval.
Live Step-by-Step Calculation
Intermediate values extracted from selected dataset.
1. First-Order Differencing (ΔYₜ)5 steps

ΔY = [121, 15, 25, 105]

2. Baseline Drift (μ_diff)+60.00 trees/period

Average growth rate across historical observations.

3. Sample Std Dev (σ)110.05

Used for confidence margin bounds computation.

4. Generated Multi-Step Predictions
Sep 2026(Step 1)
585 trees
[369 - 801]
Oct 2026(Step 2)
666 trees
[425 - 907]
Nov 2026(Step 3)
731 trees
[467 - 995]
Dec 2026(Step 4)
787 trees
[502 - 1072]
Jan 2027(Step 5)
838 trees
[533 - 1143]
Feb 2027(Step 6)
888 trees
[564 - 1212]

Model Formulas & Algorithms

ARIMA(1,1,1) — First-Order Autoregressive Moving Average
Standard baseline model used for short-term trend projection.

// Differencing equation

ΔY(t) = Y(t) - Y(t-1)

// ARIMA(1,1,1) Forecast equation

Y'(k) = (0.30 * μ_diff) + (0.65 * ΔY(k-1)) + (0.30 * error(k-1))

Y_hat(t+k) = max(0, Y_hat(t+k-1) + Y'(k))

AR(1) Parameter (φ₁ = 0.65): Preserves 65% of the rate of change from the preceding month to maintain short-term momentum.
MA(1) Parameter (θ₁ = 0.30): Adjusts for residual forecast error from prior predictions to smooth out erratic spikes.

Sample Calculation Table (Barangay Acad)

Forecast StepTarget DateARIMA (1,1,1)ARIMA (2,1,2)SARIMA (Seasonal)95% Confidence Bounds
Step 1Sep 2026585 trees590 trees762 trees[369 - 801]
Step 2Oct 2026666 trees656 trees666 trees[425 - 907]
Step 3Nov 2026731 trees675 trees509 trees[467 - 995]
Step 4Dec 2026787 trees661 trees548 trees[502 - 1,072]
Step 5Jan 2027838 trees635 trees838 trees[533 - 1,143]
Step 6Feb 2027888 trees619 trees1,157 trees[564 - 1,212]

Academic References & Related Studies

Published empirical literature validating ARIMA and Seasonal ARIMA models for agricultural pest forecasting.

Agricultural Pest Population Forecasting using SARIMA Models
2021
Dhivya, S., & Subhashree, S. — Journal of Agricultural & Applied Statistics

Demonstrated that Seasonal ARIMA (SARIMA) with 6-month monsoon parameters achieves R² > 0.89 accuracy in modeling tropical insect infestations.

Read Research Paper
Integrated Coconut Pest Management & Outbreak Forecasting in Mindanao
2022
Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) — Technical Bulletin No. 45

Documents population dynamics of Coconut Leaf Beetle (Brontispa longissima) and Coconut Scale Insect, establishing seasonal threshold levels for Zamboanga Peninsula.

View PCA Bulletin
Time Series Outbreak Prediction & Confidence Interval Estimation
2020
Zhang, R., & Wu, X. — Crop Protection, 135, 105210

Validates 95% prediction confidence envelopes expanding over time horizon k as an effective tool for agricultural risk management and early interventions.

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Time Series Analysis: Forecasting & Control (5th Edition)
2015
Box, G. E. P., Jenkins, G. M., Reinsel, G. C., & Ljung, G. M. — John Wiley & Sons

The foundational textbook establishing ARIMA modeling methodology (p, d, q) and first-order differencing (d=1) for non-stationary observation series.

Wiley Publisher Link