A method of analyzing the components of a trend in consumer purchasing is described. An empirically-based mathematical model is first used to predict the purchasing pattern in the absence of a trend. Comparison between the observed data and these predicted norms permits a detailed evaluation of the trend. Two examples of practical applications of the technique are presented.
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