⊿ Point. {R} Glossary. ◢ Keyword: T. ◥ University. {q} PhD. {tr} Training. ⚫ UK. ↂ EndNote. ☝️ Weerakkody. Trend analysis. Trend Analysis is the practice of collecting information and attempting to spot a pattern, or trend, in the information. In some fields of study, the term "trend analysis" has more formally defined meanings.[1][2][3] Although trend analysis is often used to predict future events, it could be used to estimate uncertain events in the past, such as how many ancient kings probably ruled between two dates, based on data such as the average years which other known kings reigned. Project management[edit] In project management trend analysis is a mathematical technique that uses historical results to predict future outcome.
This is achieved by tracking variances in cost and schedule performance. In this context, it is a project management quality control tool.[4][5] Statistics[edit] In statistics, trend analysis often refers to techniques for extracting an underlying pattern of behaviour in a time series which would otherwise be partly or nearly completely hidden by noise. History[edit] Notes[edit]