Business GCSE
Trend analysis
What Trend analysis means in Business GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Trend analysis
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Reference: AQA
Comparing performance with previous years to spot trends, such as a rising gross profit margin.
Topics that use Trend analysis
Related terms
- Asset and liability classification
- Assets
- Average Rate of Return (ARR)
- Business decision making
- Calculating and comparing ratios and totals
- Cash Flow Forecast
- Causes and consequences of financial change
- Financial interpretation and comparison
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