5. The method of claim 2 , wherein displaying information about the statistical rule includes displaying a plurality of rules for the user in an order determined by respective associated threshold values for the plurality of rules.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: marking the first configuration item for manual identification responsive to an unsuccessful match based on the application of the statistical rule or to determining that the threshold value does not meet the predetermined acceptance value for the statistical rule; displaying information about the statistical rule for a user performing manual identification of the first configuration item; receiving a manual identification from the user; and adjusting the threshold value responsive to receiving the manual identification.