As used in the runs test, a run is:
A) a series, or subsequence, of one or more identical observations.
B) a series, or subsequence, of two or more identical observations.
C) a series, or subsequence, of one or more unusual observations.
D) a series, or subsequence, of two or more unusual observations.

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A run, in the context of a runs test, is defined as a sequence of one or more identical observations. This means that even a single observation can constitute a run if it is followed or preceded by a different observation. The purpose of the runs test is to analyze the randomness in data sequences, and identifying runs of identical observations is a key part of this analysis.

As Used in the Runs Test, a Run Is