Interpreting Signals in Trending KPIs
Visit LinkThis article discusses how regression lines and Excel-computed trend lines are poor at detecting signals in KPIs with underlying trends. Instead, the author recommends using a trending XmR chart to better interpret signals in these types of KPIs.
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