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General Mathematics · Unit 3 · Time series analysis · Describing and interpreting patterns in time series data

Describe time series plots by identifying features, including trend (long-term direction, e.g. increasing/decreasing), seasonality (systematic, calendar-related movements) and irregular fluctuations (unsystematic, short-term fluctuations).

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Describe the long-term trend and seasonality of the time series data shown in the graph.

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