What Is Historical Analysis

What is historical analysis?

A) When numerical data are available, a trend can be plotted to display changes through time and into the future
B) A trend is examined to identify its nature, causes, speed of development, and potential impacts
C) Trends viewed as particularly important in a specific community, industry, or sector are carefully monitored, watched, and reported to key decision makers
D) Events are studied to anticipate the outcome of current developments