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Measurement Indicator Rationale
Current value
Schedule
Trend
compared to it and a performance determination can be made.
Measurements that are intended to be taken in accordance with a schedule over time
will involve the capturing of a measurement value for the current value multiple times.
Subsequent measurements will replace the pre-existing values of this attribute.
The schedule attribute entails a list of times and dates when the measurement is to be
taken. The schedule attribute is most applicable in the measurement of outcomes, as
outcomes are realised through the utilisation of outputs over time.
While outputs such as public infrastructure are capable of providing benefits indefinitely,
it is important to define a target date by which target levels of benefits must be secured
from an initiative.
The trend attribute indicates the direction of movement in a measurement indicator
value: increasing, decreasing or stable.
Forecast The forecast attribute indicates the predicted value of the metric at a prescribed time, or
multiple times, in the future.
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