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Definitions
Indicators -
An indicator is a statistic based upon a time trend data set which is relevant to a particular issue of concern (Vandermeulen 1998).
Indicators can be used to present the data in a way that represents the broader significance or implications of the data compared to the raw data on its own (Vandermeulen 1998).
Can be a useful tool within management frameworks for purposes of communication and decision making (Vandermeulen 1998).
Can provide information on trends in the conditions of a phenomenon and has significance extending beyond that associated with the properties of the statistics itself (Vandermeulen 1998).
- Indicators are used to describe complex systems more simply.
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