Time and trends

Time series

Values of one measure recorded in time order at equal intervals.

  • Time and trends

Definition

Values of one measure recorded in time order at equal intervals. Examples are daily sales or monthly headcount.

Example

Alta Sky Centre's seasonal staff by month form a time series. In 2025 it was 60 person-months in October, 110 a month from November to February, 90 in March and 10 in April.

Alta Sky Centre AS is a fictional company created for Insyt.

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Why it matters

It is the basis of trend analysis and forecasting.

Where it is used

Trend analysis, forecasting and monitoring.