1. A computed-implemented method for selecting an analysis procedure for a value series, comprising the steps of: displaying a value series on a computer display monitor; receiving one or more sequences of user provided annotations, wherein said annotations overlay at least a sub-interval of said value series on said computer display monitor; using said sequences of user provided annotations to select an optimal value series analysis method from a set of value series analysis methods, wherein selecting an optimal value series analysis method includes determining parameter values for said optimal value series analysis method; and presenting said selected optimal value series analysis method and parameters, and said optimal reconstruction of said annotation sequences to the user.