Statistical analysis for comparing trends among multiple variables

[Baho Ilok]

In our study, we measured the seasonal abundance of selected genes from two sites. We want to make a comparison between the seasonal trends between the genes (i.e. which genes had similar trends and which didn't). What would be the best statistical analysis for this purpose? Thanks!

 

[FactChecker]

You might look at time series analysis cross correlations (for instance, the R function ccf https://stat.ethz.ch/R-manual/R-devel/library/stats/html/acf.html ). I think that might be what you want.