TRACES (Time-series Relationship Analysis with Comprehensive Evaluation Suite)

Operational Guide

Cell Dependencies and Execution Flows

Initial Setup/Modification

Full Sequential Execution (1-6) Required When:

Performing first-time setup
Modifying any functions
Adjusting core parameters
Implementing new methods
Updating visualization components

Standard Analysis Workflows

Minimum Required Flow

Cell 1 (Setup & Environment) - Always Required
Cell 6 (Full Analysis) - Primary Execution

Targeted Analysis Options

Visualization Focus:

Cell 1 → Cell 5
Enables all visualization capabilities
Requires relationship matrix parameter alignment (even number of top pairs)

Method Comparison:

Cell 1 → Cell 4
Focuses on correlation method analysis

Use Case Scenarios

A. Complete Dataset Analysis

Sequential execution: Cells 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6
Provides:
- Comprehensive correlation analysis
- Full visualization suite
- Detailed statistical insights
- Relationship classifications

B. Visualization Exploration

Execute: Cell 1 → Cell 4 → Cell 5
Delivers:
- Correlation comparisons
- Relationship matrix (top N pairs)
- Method performance analysis
- CCF pattern visualization

C. Methodology Validation

Required: Cells 1-4
Useful for:
- Testing correlation methods
- Validating classifications
- Assessing confidence metrics

Important Notes

State Management:

Notebook maintains state until kernel reset
Cell 6 contains consolidated function calls
Parent-child relationships persist through session

Performance Considerations:

Clear outputs between analysis runs
Restart kernel when modifying parent-child mappings
Consider batch processing for large datasets
Relationship matrix visualization optimized for even number of top pairs

Best Practices:

Validate data structure before full analysis
Monitor memory usage with large datasets
Review visualization parameters for optimal display
Ensure correlation pair count aligns with visualization requirements