Time Series (Time Series Data)

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A sequence of data points collected or recorded at specific time intervals and indexed in chronological order. Time series data is often used to analyze trends, patterns, and behaviors over time, making it valuable for forecasting and modeling future values based on historical data. Examples of time series data include stock prices, weather measurements, and website traffic, where each data point is time-stamped and reflects the status of a variable at a particular moment.