ISSN:
1573-7799
Keywords:
ARIMA models
;
forecasting
;
prison population
;
overcrowding
;
prediction
;
Box-Jenkins modeling
;
time series
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Law
Notes:
Abstract In this study a time-series model for predicting Louisiana's prison population was developed using the iterative Box-Jenkins modeling methodologyidentification, estimation, and diagnostic checking. The time-series forecasts were contrasted with results of regression models and an exponential smoothing model. The results indicate that the time-series model is the superior model as indicated by the usual measures of predictive accuracy. When compared with actual data the predictions appeared sufficiently adequate to meet the needs of the correctional system for short-term planning.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01066529
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