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Data Analysis

anomaly

An anomaly is a data point that deviates significantly from the expected pattern.

Expanded definition

Anomalies are often considered outliers or rare events that differ from the majority of the data. In data analysis and machine learning, identifying anomalies is crucial as they may indicate significant changes or errors in the data collection process. Detection of anomalies can help in various applications such as fraud detection, network security, and fault detection.

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