CP036: How to do trend analysis using Excel?
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Show Notes
In the 36th session of Chandoo.org podcast, Let’s follow the trend.
What is in this session?
In this podcast,
- A quick trip to down under
- What is trend analysis
- 4 types of common trends
- linear
- curve
- cyclical
- strange
- Doing trend analysis in Excel – the process
- How to use trend analysis results
- Conclusions
Listen to this session
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Links & Resources mentioned in this podcast
Trend Analysis – formulas & chart techniques:
- Trend analysis & forecasting – part 1
- Trend analysis & forecasting – part 2
- Trend analysis & forecasting – part 3
Calculating moving averages in Excel
Regression & complex trend analysis:
Reference book: Data smart by John Foreman
Transcript of this session:
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How do you analyze trends?
For my work, I use both cyclical & linear trend analysis techniques. The insights from these help me to optimize my blog posts, understand best times to publish new articles & analyze how well various marketing initiatives are working out.
What about you? How do you analyze trends? What techniques do you apply? Please share your tips in the comments area.
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