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1. Heterogeneity

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   Heterogeneity refers to the degree to which a system (substance or region) lacks uniformity. It is the statistical property of variation within a designated whole, contrasting sharply with homogeneity, where all components or metrics are identical or near-identical across the specified domain. The quantification and analysis of heterogeneity are critical across numerous [scientific and engineering disciplines](/entries/scientific-and-engineering-dis…