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Record 1 2015-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
CONT

The index chart ... can show the relation of a trend to a base year or period of time. To change amounts into index numbers for plotting a trend, divide each given amount by the value of the selected base year and multiply the quotient by 100.

CONT

Index charts are used to advantage: 1. For comparing the relationship of two series which differ greatly in amount.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
CONT

Regardons [...] le graphique des indices.

OBS

On peut [...] transformer [les phénomènes étudiés] en indices : à une date donnée, tous les phénomènes sont considérés comme égaux à 100 -- et les valeurs prises par eux aux différentes dates sont transformées en valeurs relatives par rapport à cette base. Ces indices peuvent être portés sur un graphique qui ne comporte [...] qu'une seule échelle en ordonnée.

Spanish

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