<h2><u>i</u><u>t</u><u> </u><u>h</u><u>a</u><u>s</u><u> </u><u> </u><u>a</u><u> </u><u>s</u><u>h</u><u>a</u><u>l</u><u>l</u><u>o</u><u>w</u><u> </u><u>s</u><u>p</u><u>a</u><u>c</u><u>e</u><u> </u><u>that emphasizes the flatness of the canvas</u></h2>
The time series pattern that reflects a gradual shift or movement to a relatively higher or lower level over a longer time period is called the <u>trend</u>.