The basic assumption that the picture of the present can be projected into the future is the basis of a

Trend analysis

Explanation:

Trend analysis is a technique which is used during technical analysis in the prediction of the prices of future stocks based in the currently observed trends. The basic idea behind the trend analysis is the success or failure of a trade in future can be estimated by the conditions of the trade in past. Thus in this analysis the upward or downward growth trend of a business is used in prediction of future of business and in this way it is helpful for the investors to be sure that they should invest their money in the business or not.

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