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Forecasting Adolescent Fertility for Nigeria 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: 269-273

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

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

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Abstract

This study uses annual time series data of adolescent fertility rate for Nigeria 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 0.2 respectively based on minimum MSE. The results of the study indicate that annual adolescent fertility will continue to fall but remain high throughout the out of sample period. Therefore, we encourage authorities in Nigeria to scale up educational campaigns, set up adolescent friendly clinics that are adequately resourced, promote girl child education and provide funds for youth empowerment projects. 

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Smartson. P. NYONI, Thabani NYONI, “Forecasting Adolescent Fertility for Nigeria Using Holt’s Linear Method” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 2, pp 269-273, February 2023. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2022.702044

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