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Detecting Future Trends of Adolescent Fertility for India Using the Double Exponential Smoothing Technique

Smartson. P. NYONIZICHIRe Project, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, ZimbabweThabani NYONIIndependent Researcher & Health Economist, Harare, Zimbabwe

Vol 6 No 12 (2022): Volume 6, Issue 12, December 2022 | Pages: 311-315

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 16-03-2023

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Abstract

This study employs annual time series data of adolescent fertility rate for India from 1960 to 2020 to predict future trends of adolescent fertility rate over the period 2021 to 2030. The study utilizes Holt’s linear exponential smoothing model. The optimal values of smoothing constants α and β are 0.9 and 0.1 respectively based on minimum MSE. The results of the study indicate that annual adolescent fertility rate is expected to be very low throughout the out of sample period. Therefore, we encourage authorities in India to prioritize improvement of accessibility and quality of adolescent health services especially in the rural areas.

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Smartson. P. NYONI, Thabani NYONI, “Detecting Future Trends of Adolescent Fertility for India Using the Double Exponential Smoothing Technique” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 6, Issue 12, pp 311-315, December 2022. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2022.612059

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