Application of Selected Techniques of Time-Series Analysis to Court Caseload Data

• NCJ Number: 97959
• Journal: Justice System Journal Volume: 9 Issue: 3 Dated: (Winter 1984) Pages: 351-377
• Author(s): E K Adams
• Date Published: 1984
• Length: 27 pages
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

Application of available statistical methods to highly fluctuating longitudinal data such as caseloads can give form to what appear formless. In this study, data were fitted to a straight line to identify the general direction of the caseload trend.

Abstract

The techniques of moving averages and exploratory smoothing clarify the true trend. Seasonal adjustment reduced the range of variation but did not give form to the series. Remaining variation suggests the need to analyze long time periods. (Publisher abstract)