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GCSE Sociology · key term
A general direction of change in data over time.
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Paper 1, Paper 2
The general direction in which figures change over time, such as rising, falling or fluctuating.
Revise: Interpretation of DataA trend is the general direction of change over time: figures may rise, fall, remain broadly stable or fluctuate up and down.
Support a pattern or trend with figures from the item, including the correct units and time period.
Describe the overall trend, but mention important fluctuations or exceptions rather than claiming that every value moves in the same direction.
Base your answer on the item provided, not on a trend you remember from another lesson.
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The general direction in which data change over time, such as a rising or falling attainment gap.
The overall direction of change in data over time.
A general direction of change shown by data over time.
Component 2
The general direction of change in data over time, such as an increase, decrease or fluctuation.
Revise: Data Interpretation from Visual SourcesA trend is the general direction of change over time. Values might rise, fall, remain broadly stable or fluctuate up and down.
