Sequence Summary Statistics
Sequence summary statistics describe sequence datasets at the sample, time-point, or group level. Use them to understand what the data look like before fitting models or interpreting clusters.
Choose a Summary
| Question | Useful pages |
|---|---|
| How many unique trajectories are present? | Distinct State Sequences |
| How long are states and spells on average? | State Spell Durations, Mean Time by State |
| Which states dominate by time point or by individual? | Individual State Distribution, Modal State Sequence |
| How long are the sequences and how many transitions occur? | Sequence Length Summary, Transition Count Summary |
| How do I summarize weighted numeric values? | Weighted Mean, Weighted Variance, Weighted Five-Number Summary |
| How do I translate an R workflow? | Sequenzo and TraMineR Mapping |
Statistics vs. Indicators
Use sequence summary statistics when you need a dataset-level, time-point-level, or group-level summary. Use Sequence Characteristics Indicators when you need a value for each individual sequence.