Table 2.
Seasonal Variables Considered as Inputs.
| Variable Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Month | Coded by number of calendar months of year (February– December) | Numeric |
| WeekDay | Coded as 1 for the weekday (Sunday – Thursday), otherwise 0 | Binary |
| Friday | Coded as 1 for any Friday in a week, otherwise 0 | Binary |
| Saturday | Coded as 1 for any Saturday in a week, otherwise 0 | Binary |
| Ramadan | Coded as 1 for any day of the Month of Ramadan, otherwise 0 | Binary |
| School day | Coded as 1 for any school day, otherwise 0 | Binary |
| Special Events |
Coded as 1 for any special day (Eid, National Day, National Sport Day, Mid-Ramadan, etc.), otherwise 0 | Binary |