The Predictive Analytics & Decision Support pattern is defined as using historical data (past behavior) to forecast future events and provide decision support for human or automated processes. This is distinct from the Patterns & Anomalies pattern, which focuses on detecting unusual deviations rather than forecasting expected outcomes.

A CPMAI Glossary self-test question states that Predictive Analytics “uses historical data to forecast future outcomes” .

Another glossary question defines predictive analytics as aiming “to use historical data to forecast future outcomes” .

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