Business A-Level
comparison over time
What comparison over time means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of comparison over time
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Analysing data by setting a figure against the same firm across three or more years, so a trend is read rather than a single point.
Topics that use comparison over time
- Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis (AQA A-Level)
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