The first mode of operation may provide a first classification score based on the likelihood of the first classification being correct. The second different mode of operation may provide a second classification score based on the likelihood of the second classification being correct.
The first classification score and second classification score may be combined so as to provide a combined classification score.
The combined classification score may be based on (e.g., weighted) summation, multiplication or average of the first classification score and second classification score.
The sample may be classified based on the combined classification score.
In some embodiments, the second classification may be the same as the first classification or may be a sub-classification within the first classification or may be a classification that contains the first classification. The second classification may confirm the first classification.
Alternatively, the second classification may not be the same as the first classification and/or may not be a sub-classification within the first classification and/or may not be a classification that contains the first classification. The second classification may contradict the first classification.
As discussed above, the one or more sample spectra may be obtained using a sampling device. In these embodiments, the mode of operation may be changed while the sampling device remains in use.