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Utilizing Holt’s Double Exponential Smoothing Technique to Detect Future Trends of Adolescent Fertility for Djibouti

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: 206-211

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

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

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Abstract

This research uses annual time series data of adolescent fertility rate for Djibouti 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 will continue to decline throughout the out of sample period. Therefore, we encourage authorities in Djibouti to continue supporting SRH programs for adolescents and adults by availing enough resources for the various activities that are designed to reduce adolescent fertility across the whole country. 

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Smartson. P. NYONI, Thabani NYONI, “Utilizing Holt’s Double Exponential Smoothing Technique to Detect Future Trends of Adolescent Fertility for Djibouti” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 6, Issue 12, pp 206-211, December 2022. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2022.612039

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