Precondition¶
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Definition¶
A precondition is a state. The state includes one or more goals that were previously achieved. This state is the necessary condition before a process can begin.
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A precondition related to a design defines the state that must exist in order for a design being applied. For example in applying a Sampling Design there may be a precondition for the existance of a sampling frame meeting certain specifications.