Trend refers to
A) decreases but not increases of a variable.
B) the scale used on the x- and y- coordinates.
C) a general tendency for a variable to rise or fall.
D) increases but not decreases of a variable.

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Trend refers to a general tendency for a variable to rise or fall over time. It can be observed through patterns and fluctuations in the data. Options A and D are incorrect as they only refer to decreases or increases of a variable without taking into account the overall tendency or pattern. Option B is incorrect as it refers to the units of measurement on a graph rather than the actual trend of the data.

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