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Chapter 3, Problem 27P
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To draw: The pattern test to find any type of non-random patterns.
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Pattern test is summarized as a study of patterns in the observations. The fundamental objective of this is the recognition of any type of pattern which contain any non-randomness in nature. It concentrates on whole patterns and find out where any change shows any continuity or sustainability.
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