In the least common variant analysis, how many cases does variant #9 represent?

In least common variant analysis, the variants represent the different sequences of activities observed within a set of process cases. Each variant captures a unique pathway through the process, detailing how cases utilize distinct combinations of activities.

For variant #9 to represent 3 cases, it indicates that during the analysis, this particular sequence of activities appeared three times out of all the cases examined. This means that there were three instances where the specific flow of activities associated with variant #9 was executed, highlighting its occurrence as one of the less frequent paths taken in the overall process.

The context of least common variant analysis focuses on identifying those paths that are less prevalent compared to more common ones, thus illuminating potential areas within the process for further investigation or optimization. Understanding the number of cases associated with each variant provides valuable insight into the process's behavior and where discrepancies or unusual patterns may arise.