Over a period of 24 years vs on a time scale of 24 years

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Over a period of 24 years' is commonly used to indicate something happening continuously or gradually during a 24-year span. 'On a time scale of 24 years' is less common and is more suitable for discussing the duration or measurement of events over a 24-year period.

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Over a period of 24 years

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate something happening continuously or gradually during a 24-year span.

This phrase is used to describe events, changes, or developments that occur throughout a specific 24-year period.

Examples:

The population of the city doubled over a period of 24 years.
The technology evolved significantly over a period of 24 years.
He worked on the project over a period of 24 years.

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Sep 1, 2010 ... PURPOSE: To examine annually over a period of 24 years, the high frequency hearing sensitivity in different groups of urban female ...
Genito-urinary tuberculosis. A study of the disease in one unit over a period of 24 years. J. G. Gow. Copyright and License information ▻. Copyright notice.
METHODS: We reviewed 41 patients with malrotation treated over a period of 24 years at the Soroka University Medical Center. RESULTS: In our series, ...
To examine annually over a period of 24 years, the high frequency hearing sensitivity in different groups of urban female adolescents with a low socioeconomic ...

Alternatives:

over the course of 24 years
during a 24-year period
across 24 years
for 24 years
throughout a 24-year span

on a time scale of 24 years

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It is suitable for discussing the duration or measurement of events over a 24-year period.

This phrase is used to indicate the duration or measurement of events over a specific 24-year period.

Examples:

The study analyzed trends on a time scale of 24 years.
The project was completed on a time scale of 24 years.
The changes in climate were observed on a time scale of 24 years.

Alternatives:

over a 24-year period
across 24 years
for 24 years
during a 24-year span
throughout a 24-year timeframe

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Over a period of 24 years vs on a time scale of 24 years