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Examining Future Trends of Adolescent Fertility for Venezuela Using Holt’s Linear Method

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

Vol 7 No 2 (2023): Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2023 | Pages: 467-472

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 25-03-2023

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Abstract

This research article uses annual time series data of adolescent fertility rate for Venezuela from 1960 to 2020 to predict future trends of adolescent fertility 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 0.3 respectively based on minimum MSE. The results of the study indicate that annual adolescent fertility will continue to decrease but remain high throughout the out of sample period. Therefore, we encourage authorities in Venezuela to continue supporting girl child education, fund empowerment projects for youths, protect sexual and reproductive health rights of women and girls, and offer affordable and accessible adolescent health services. 

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Smartson. P. NYONI, Thabani NYONI, “Examining Future Trends of Adolescent Fertility for Venezuela Using Holt’s Linear Method” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 2, pp 467-472, February 2023. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2022.702078

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