Skip to content

Weak signal

A weak signal is an early or not yet established indication of a possible change whose meaning is still uncertain

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

What it is and how it works

It can appear in minority practices, research or behaviours. It should be put in context and checked against other observations. A signal may not develop into a trend, so it is worth recording hypotheses and conditions for monitoring.

Related concepts

Weak signal: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino