TRENDS (Types of)
Charles François (2004). TRENDS (Types of), International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 3640.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 3640 ▶ |
| Object type | General information, Methodology or model |
In the study of system's processes, it becomes very important to distinguish clearly between different types of trends:
- Linear or nonlinear
- asymptotic
- exponential, or logarithmic
- logistic
- cyclical
It is also of significance that some section of a curve, observed within a too short time bracket, may lead to erroneous interpretations concerning the trend as a whole.