Explain all the steps you will take to build a regression model given a time series dataset.

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To build a regression model for a time series dataset, several steps need to be followed.

Preprocess the data by checking for missing values, outliers, and transforming the data if necessary.
Split the data into training and testing sets.
Select a suitable regression algorithm such as linear regression, decision trees, or neural networks.
Train the model on the training set and evaluate its performance on the testing set.
Tune the hyperparameters of the model to improve its performance.
Validate the model using cross-validation techniques.
Use the model to make predictions on new data.

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