A computational tool designed to identify the underlying rule or formula governing a series of numbers or other elements is a valuable resource. For example, given the series 2, 4, 6, 8, this tool would deduce that the sequence is defined by the formula 2n, where ‘n’ represents the position of the element in the sequence.
The utility of these tools spans various disciplines, from mathematics and computer science to finance and even genetics. They assist in predicting future values, understanding trends, and uncovering hidden relationships within datasets. Historically, the manual analysis of sequences was a laborious process; these tools automate this process, saving time and reducing the potential for human error.