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question 16
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______ reveal how situations change as time goes by.
a profiles
b statistics
c trends
d patterns

Explanation:

• Profiles: Usually refer to a description or analysis of a person, group, or thing, not specifically about how situations change over time.
• Statistics: Deals with the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data. While it can be used to study changes, it is more about numerical data rather than the concept of change over time in a general sense.
• Trends: By definition, trends show the general direction in which a situation or process is developing or changing over time.
• Patterns: Refers to a repeated or regular way in which something happens or is done. It does not necessarily imply change over time.

Answer:

C. trends