Download or read book TIME-SERIES SALES FORECASTING AND PREDICTION USING MACHINE LEARNING WITH TKINTER written by Vivian Siahaan and published by BALIGE PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2023-09-23 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This project leverages the power of data visualization and exploration to provide a comprehensive understanding of sales trends over time. Through an intuitive GUI built with Tkinter, users can seamlessly navigate through various aspects of their sales data. The journey begins with a detailed visualization of the dataset. This critical step allows users to grasp the overall structure, identify trends, and spot outliers. The application provides a user-friendly interface to interact with the data, offering an informative visual representation of the sales records. Moving forward, users can delve into the distribution of features within the dataset. This feature distribution analysis provides valuable insights into the characteristics of the sales data. It enables users to identify patterns, anomalies, and correlations among different attributes, paving the way for more accurate forecasting and prediction. One of the central functionalities of this application lies in its ability to perform sales forecasting using machine learning regressors. By employing powerful regression models, such as Random Forest Regressor, KNN regressor, Support Vector Regressor, AdaBoost regressor, Gradient Boosting Regressor, MLP regressor, Lasso regressor, and Ridge regressor, the application assists users in predicting future sales based on historical data. This empowers businesses to make informed decisions and plan for upcoming periods with greater precision. The application takes sales forecasting a step further by allowing users to fine-tune their models using Grid Search. This powerful optimization technique systematically explores different combinations of hyperparameters to find the optimal configuration for the machine learning models. This ensures that the models are fine-tuned for maximum accuracy in sales predictions. In addition to sales forecasting, the application addresses the critical issue of customer churn prediction. It identifies customers who are likely to churn based on a combination of features and behaviors. By employing a selection of machine learning models and Grid Search such as Random Forest Classifier, Support Vector Classifier, and K-Nearest Neighbors Classifier, Linear Regression Classifier, AdaBoost Classifier, Support Vector Classifier, Gradient Boosting Classifier, Extreme Gradient Boosting Classifier, and Multi-Layer Perceptron Classifier, the application provides a robust framework for accurately predicting which customers are at risk of leaving. The project doesn't just stop at prediction; it also includes functionalities for evaluating model performance. Users can assess the accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score of their models, allowing them to gauge the effectiveness of their forecasting and customer churn predictions. Furthermore, the application incorporates an intuitive user interface with widgets such as menus, buttons, listboxes, and comboboxes. These elements facilitate seamless interaction and navigation within the application, ensuring a user-friendly experience. To enhance user convenience, the application also supports data loading from external sources. It enables users to import their sales datasets directly into the application, streamlining the analysis process. The project is built on a foundation of modular and organized code. Each functionality is encapsulated within separate classes, promoting code reusability and maintainability. This ensures that the application is robust and can be easily extended or modified to accommodate future enhancements. You can download the dataset from: http://viviansiahaan.blogspot.com/2023/09/time-series-sales-forecasting-and.html.