Statistical diagramsTrends

Statistical information can be presented through constructing, interpreting and comparing diagrams.

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Trends

A trend is a pattern in a set of results displayed in a graph.

An upward trend

Line graph showing an upward trend

In the graph above, although there is not a straight line increase in figures, overall the trend here is that sales are increasing.

A downward trend

Line graph showing a downward trend

In this graph, the trend is that sales are decreasing or dropping.