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<p> Behavior informatics (BI) is the <a href="/facts/Informatics/YylNMP9r">informatics</a> of <a href="/facts/Behavior/0Y1VqmVX">behaviors</a> so as to obtain behavior intelligence and behavior insights. BI is a research method combining science and technology, specifically in the area of engineering. The purpose of BI includes analysis of current behaviors as well as the <a href="/facts/Inference/RBbe95bP">inference</a> of future possible behaviors. This occurs through <a href="/facts/Pattern_recognition/o1s38opj">pattern recognition</a>. </p><p>Different from applied <a href="/facts/Behavior_analysis/8DHljqrh">behavior analysis</a> from the psychological perspective, BI builds computational theories, systems and tools to qualitatively and quantitatively <a href="/facts/Computer_model/Re6o8vzN">model</a>, represent, analyze, and manage behaviors of individuals, groups and/or organizations. </p><p>BI is built on classic study of <a href="/facts/Behavioral_science/bSak3jfx">behavioral science</a>, including <a href="/facts/Behavior_modeling/vbCPqT6q">behavior modeling</a>, <a href="/facts/Applied_behavior_analysis/4wPnh8sV">applied behavior analysis</a>, <a href="/facts/Behavior_analysis/8DHljqrh">behavior analysis</a>, <a href="/facts/Behavioral_economics/bbSgL7Ad">behavioral economics</a>, and <a href="/facts/Organizational_behavior/avhaCkCp">organizational behavior</a>. Typical BI tasks consist of individual and group behavior formation, representation, computational modeling, analysis, learning, simulation, and understanding of behavior impact, utility, non-occurring behaviors etc. for behavior intervention and management. The Behavior Informatics approach to data utilizes cognitive as well as behavioral data. By combining the data, BI has the potential to effectively illustrate the big picture when it comes to behavioral decisions and patterns. One of the goals of BI is also to be able to study human behavior while eliminating issues like self-report bias. This creates more reliable and valid information for research studies. </p>