# Higher frequency of time series benefits

We are setting up an experiment for a model that is able to predict the evolution of a time series in different horizons. One of the parameters to decide is the granularity of frequency of our samples (every 1/5/10 mins). My question is: does higher frequency sampling provide better result as a general rule?

You are limited by the Nyquist frequency, which is a theoretical frequency. Let's suppose you want to capture a phenomenon that occurs at $60\,\text{Hz},$ such as standard electrical power from your wall output. The Nyquist frequency says that, theoretically, you should sample at $120\,\text{Hz}$, twice the phenomenon frequency, in order to recreate your signal.
However, in theory there's no difference between theory and practice, but in practice, there is. The usual rule-of-thumb in the data acquisition world is to sample at ten times the frequency of the phenomenon you want to capture. In the example above, therefore, you'd really want to sample at $600\,\text{Hz}$ to get a good picture for your signal.