What Underlying Assumption Is the Danger of Using Trend Analysis

question 29

Multiple Choice

What underlying assumption is the danger of using trend analysis?

• A) Trends only last a short time and then change radically.
• B) Trend characteristics remain the same, even if outside conditions change.
• C) A change in the environment enhances characteristic relationships.
• D) Future events will continue in the same manner as they did in the past.

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