Question

I have to do a project on navient corporations and involve this components below can someone please help give me example of what each mean/would look like?

1. Time series analysis

2.Cross sectional analysis

3.Benchmark comparison

4. Cause of change analysis

5. Common size income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows

6.Trend analysis for the 3 statements

Answer 1

1. TIME SERIES ANALYSIS

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What is a 'Time Series'

A time series is a sequence of numerical data points in successive order. In investing, a time series tracks the movement of the chosen data points, such as a security’s price, over a specified period of time with data points recorded at regular intervals. There is no minimum or maximum amount of time that must be included, allowing the data to be gathered in a way that provides the information being sought by the investor or analyst examining the activity.

2.Cross sectional analysis

medical research and social science, a cross-sectional study is a type of observational study that analyzes data from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time—that is, cross-sectional data.