Upon this foundation, they may explore patterns of treatment of data. Historically, scientific analysis has led to applications and thus this becomes a part of the analysis process. The limitations of the analysis are also to be probed. This should lead one to recognize assumptions made concerning the nature of data and the accuracy of measurements. Two basic assumptions will be made concerning data.
All data taken represent a finite set from a possible infinite set.
This interpretation is based upon the interpretative bias that declares each event to be continuous sequence. The prediction of future events is predicated upon the concept of potential replication. Whereas some occurrences may automatically preclude replication, many events are considered recurring. The analysis of data will anticipate both conditions to achieve representation and predictability. We know any measurements taken to have a range of reliability.