Time series research has been an area of considerable research activity over the past several decades. The essential ingredient --- the notion of time-dependence --- is required for measuring and then accurately predicting data to construct suitable models for diverse phenomena. This fairly self-contained volume, written by leading experts in their respective fields, especially focuses on the theoretical concepts, methodologies, and practical applications pertaining to self-similar processes and long-range dependent phenomena. Graduate students, researchers, and professionals in industry will benefit from the book.
