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Autocorrelation analysis helps confirm seasonal disease patterns by minimizing chance findings. This statistical method supports seasonality detection, even with imperfect or inconsistent biological data.

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  • The method was validated using examples with imperfect and inconsistent data.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant positive autocorrelations were consistently observed (correlation coefficients ≈ 0.40).
    • The presence of autocorrelation was demonstrated even with substantial year-to-year data variations.
    • The method proved effective in identifying patterns despite inconsistent data trends.

    Conclusions:

    • Autocorrelation analysis is a valuable tool for supporting the presence of disease seasonality.
    • This statistical approach aids in confirming seasonal patterns, even when dealing with imperfect biological data.
    • The findings suggest autocorrelation can reliably detect seasonality amidst data variability.