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Decade (decade)

A decade spans 10 years and is widely used in demography, sociology, climatology, economics, and culture. Statistical studies often examine decade-level patterns—population change, economic cycles, consumer trends, cultural shifts, and generational studies. Climate scientists assess long-term temperature and precipitation changes over decades to filter out short-term variability. Decades also anchor cultural memory: the "60s," "80s," or "2000s" evoke distinct historical moods, fashions, and political climates. A decade, though arbitrary in length, has become a meaningful cultural and scientific periodization tool.

Octennial (8 years)

An octennial period covers eight years and is significant in political and historical contexts—especially where term limits or cycles operate in eight-year increments, such as two consecutive four-year political terms. The octennial cycle also appears in meteorology, where certain oscillations such as ENSO (El Niño–Southern Oscillation) exhibit approximate multi-year frequencies. Its moderate length makes it useful in demographic and cohort studies that compare long-term stability with relatively short generational intervals.

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