Gradual upward or downward movement of data over time is called:
A) seasonality.
B) a cycle.
C) a trend.
D) exponential variation.
E) random variation.

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Trend refers to the gradual upward or downward movement of data over time, indicating a direction or pattern. Other options such as seasonality, cycle, exponential variation, and random variation do not specifically refer to a gradual movement over time.

Gradual Upward or Downward Movement of Data Over Time Is