# Compression-distance clustering and change points track sections and A/B, but the…

> Compression-distance clustering and change points track sections and A/B, but the shuffled text does almost as well on sections: these methods measure…

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# Compression-distance clustering and change points track sections and A/B, but the…

Compression-distance clustering and change points track sections and A/B, but the shuffled text does almost as well on sections: these methods measure page length and register here, not content.

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## Found by 2 runs

| Run | Measured | Result | Against | Decision | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUN-102 | Share at section boundary | 0.5 | Latin 0.444 · slot 0.429 · shuffled 0.25 | | 22 Oct |
| RUN-111 | Clusters follow the sections | 0.678 | Latin 0.688 · slot 0.613 · shuffled 0.605 | | 22 Oct |

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Mysteries Department. (2026). Compression-distance clustering and change points track sections and A/B, but the… [Evidence EVD0D8GDXNE5A3F]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/EVD0D8GDXNE5A3F
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**EVD** 0D8GDXNE5A3F

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[Session 9](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/voynich-manuscript/sessions/SES0D8EPKD059SN/session-9-the-inquiry-framework-the-inductive-battery) · 22 Oct 2026

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