Trend lines Trend lines can be added for both skill and behavior programs can be added.
Adding a trend line on the graph can occur within the View Data option of a program or within the Analyze Data tab of a Client’s profile
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This resource will review how to add trend lines for graphing purposes.
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Skills
When in View Data of a Skill Program or within the Analyze Data tab, a Customize option will show in the top right corner of the graph
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Behaviors
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Table of Contents
Adding
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a Trend Line
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Adding/Removing a Trend Line in View & Analyze Data for Behaviors
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Adding a Trend Line and Generating Export in View Data and Analyze Data
Options for Displaying Trend Lines in View & Analyze Data for Skills:
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Description
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View & Analyze Data for Skills
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When the user clicks on the customize option, they will have 2 options.
Users can only select one option at a time.
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Customize Drop Down For Trend Lines in View Data and Analyze Data
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To add a trend line across all phases of data (within the date range entered)
To add a trend line within each phase (within the date range entered).
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Adding a trend line in View Data and Analyze Data
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To add a trend line with one of the options, the user will check the check box.
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Removing a trend line in View Data and Analyze Data
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To remove a trend line from the graph, the user will uncheck the checkbox.
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Calculation of Trend Lines
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When calculating the trend line with either option, across all phases or within each phase, the system will use the following calcuation for the trend line:
y = mx + b
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Additional enhancements added to view data with trend lines |
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View Data Pop Up |
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Date Range on View Data Pop Up (top of pop up) |
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Default for data points shown within view data |
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Combination and Target Specific Graphs with Trend Lines (SKILLS ONLY)
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Combination Graphs and Trend Lines in View Data and Analyze Data
As a user, I can add a trend line to any combination graph with 3 or more data point entered.
As a user, I will have the customize options of:
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Only one option can be applied at a time
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Target Specific Graphs and Trend Lines in View Data and Analyze Data
As a user, I can add a trend line to target specific graphs to view a trend line on a baseline graph and/or a specific target progress graph.
As a user, I will have the customize options of:
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Only one option can be applied at a time
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GOOD TO KNOW!
When adding a trend line to target specific graphs, the trend lines will be applied to all target specific graphs selected.
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Using Custom Graph displays in Analyze Data with Skills
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Analyze Data with Skills | When using custom graph displays in analyze data, users will be able to set the custom option and then add a trend line. Display by Trial Set, Day, Week, Month, Year Custom Display by Data Collection Type: Total, Average, #/Hour, #/Min, |  |
2.Adding/Removing a Trend Line in View & Analyze Data for Behaviors
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View Data and Analyze Data for Behavior Reduction Programs |
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Customize Drop Down Option to Add a Trend Line |
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Trend Line Requirements in View & Analyze Data for Behaviors:
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Description
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Data Entry and View Data and Analyze Data
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If less than 3 data points are entered on the graph, the trend line option will be disabled.
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View Data and Analyze Data Customize Drop Down
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In view data, there is a tool tip to let the user know what the data point requirement is for enabling a trend line.
The tool tip states “To add a trend line, a minimum of 3 data points is required”.
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Options for Displaying Trend Lines in View & Analyze Data for Behaviors:
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Description
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Images
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View Data & Analyze Data for Behaviors
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When the user clicks on the customize option, they will have 2 options.
Users can only select one option at a time.
Customize Drop Down For Trend Lines
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To add a trend line across all phases of data (within the date range entered)
To add a trend line within each phase (within the date range entered).
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Adding a trend line
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To add a trend line with one of the options, the user will check the check box.
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Removing a trend line
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To remove a trend line from the graph, the user will uncheck the checkbox.
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Additional enhancements added to view data with trend lines for behaviors |
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View Data Pop Up |
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Date Range on View Data Pop Up (top of pop up) |
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Default for data points shown within view data |
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Using Custom Graph displays in Analyze Data with Behaviors
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Analyze Data with Behaviors | When using custom graph displays in analyze data with behaviors, users will be able to set the custom option and then add a trend line. Display by Trial Set, Day, Week, Month, Year Custom Display by Data Collection Type: Total, Average, Rate/Hour, Rate/Min, Etc. |  |
3.Adding a Trend Line and Generating Export in View Data and Analyze Data
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Skills in View Data | As a user, when adding trend lines to a skill graph in view data, the image can be printed or exported from view data: Printed from view data: Users will have the option to print the Data and Graph which will have the trend line shown line shown on the image. Export Graph Image Button will export the image as a PNG image with the trend line shown on the image. |
Print Data & Graph (PDF)  Export Graph Image (PNG)  |
Behaviors in View Data | As a user, when adding trend lines to a behavior graph in view data, the image can be viewed as a full screen image As a user, when adding trend lines to a behavior graph in view data, the image can be printed by clicking on the print chart option. As a user, when adding trend lines to a behavior graph in view data and click on any of teh download option the image will be exported as one of the following: PNG, JPEG, PDF or SVG. | View as a FULL screen Image:  View as a Full Screen Image:  Print Option  PNG, JPEG, PDG, or SVG:  |
Skills and Behaviors in Analyze Data and Exports | As a user, when adding trend lines to a skill or behavior graph in analyze dat, the image can be exported with any of the existing export/print options available. Once exported, the image will be shown with the trend line displayed as it is shown in Analyze data. | Skills:  Behaviors:  |
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Adding a Trend line can be completed in either the View Data option of a program or the Analyze Data tab of a client profile and then generating a graph | 
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When the graph is created, in either area, you will see a Customizeoption in the top right corner |   | |
You can select for the trendline to be across all phases or, if multiple phases, within each phase Make the selection by checking the check box to the left of the option |
| Only one can be selected at a time If there are not multiple phases, only the Across All Phases will be available, the other will be grayed out Trend lines can be added to both Target Specific Graphs and Combination Graphs To remove a Trend line, simply de-select the box within the Customize option of the graph |
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FAQs on Trend Lines Q: Where in Rethink can I add a trend line to my data? A: You can add a trend line in view data and analyze for skills and behaviors Q: What are the different options for adding a trend line to a skill or behavior graph? A: In view data and analyze data, users can add a trend line across all phases or within each phase. Q: Is there a minimum requirement to add a trend line? A: Yes, there is a minumum requirement of 3 data points in order to add a trend line. Q: What types of graphs can I add trend lines? A: In View data, you can add trend lines to skill acquisition combination graphs, target specific graphs, maintenance and behavior reduction graphs. In Analyze data, you can add trend lines to skill acquisition combination graphs, target speific specific graphs, maintenance graphs, skill acquisition & behavior reduction graphs by sesssion, day, week, month, and year. Q: Can you export your graph images with trend lines on them? A: Yes, after adding a trend line in both view data and analyze, you are able to export the images and the graphs will be saved with the trend lines shown. |