Trend Refers to

question 238

Multiple Choice

Trend refers to

• A) the scale used on the x- and y-axes.
• B) increases but not decreases of a variable.
• C) decreases but not increases of a variable.
• D) a general tendency for a variable to rise or fall.
• E) the difference between the maximum value of the variable and the minimum value of the variable.

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Definitions:

Phases

Describes distinct stages or periods in a process of development or change.

Collective Conscience

A set of shared beliefs, ideas, and moral attitudes which operate as a unifying force within society, according to Emile Durkheim.

Shared Meanings

The common understanding or interpretation of signs, symbols, or behaviors among members of a society or group.

World Views

The fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society encompassing the whole of the individual's or society's knowledge and point of view.