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Pattern-of-life analysis
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<p>Pattern-of-life analysis is a method of <a href="/facts/Surveillance/hJhvWdSJ">surveillance</a> that documents or understands the habits of a person or population. Motives may include <a href="/facts/Signals_intelligence/Iwzvw6AW">security</a>, <a href="/facts/Normal_profit/kfPA9rfB">profit</a>, scientific research, regular censuses, and <a href="/facts/Traffic_analysis/ReJ8of8l">traffic analysis</a>. The data of interest may reflect anything in a person or persons' life: their travels, purchases, internet browsing habits, choices, and so forth. The data is used to predict a subject's future action or to detect anomalous behavior. </p>