A linear process refers to a sequence or progression where each step follows directly after the previous one without deviation or alternative paths. It implies a straightforward cause-and-effect relationship from start to finish.
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Cyclical Process: A process that repeats in cycles or patterns, often without a definitive start or end point.
Nonlinear Process: A process where the relationship between cause and effect is not strictly linear but can involve unexpected changes or variations.
Feedback Loop: A system in which outputs of a process loop back as inputs affecting subsequent iterations of that process.