Perform a Runs Test and Compute a Few Autocorrelations to Determine

question 20

Essay

Perform a runs test and compute a few autocorrelations to determine whether this time series is random.

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Definitions:

IR Absorptions

The process where molecules absorb specific frequencies of infrared light, causing vibrations that can be used to identify them.

Structure

The arrangement or organization of atoms within a molecule, defining the molecule's shape, properties, and reactivity.

IR Spectra

A graph showing the absorption of infrared light by a compound, reflecting its molecular vibrations and used to identify chemical substances.

Radical Cation

A positively charged ion that contains at least one unpaired electron, making it highly reactive.