in reply to Re^3: Data range detection?
in thread Data range detection?

Select proposed pattern based on the one providing the smallest error.... Is this a realistic idea, or am I thinking too simply?

No. I don't think you are.

The first thing that popped into my mind when I read your post was: chi-square test.

Not quite sure how (or which variation) to use it yet, but I think could be a starting point. Thanks.

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