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Project Management & Agile · Foundational

Trend Analysis

Technique examining project results over time to determine whether performance is improving or deteriorating.

Definition

Used to forecast future performance and to trigger preventive actions.

Example

CPI has declined for four consecutive months, predicting an overrun.

Exam tip

Trend = forecast; variance = deviation now.

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