"change in the pattern of" is correct and can be used in written English.
You might use it to refer to a shift in the way something has been happening. For example, "The change in the pattern of rainfall in the region has led to a water crisis."
Last year marked a big change in the pattern of deficit financing in Japan.
Or, at least, a change in the pattern of their neurochemical circuits has their brain executing this self-reinforcing behavior.
"If all restrictions on selection by ability were to be lifted, I don't think we would see a revolutionary change in the pattern of provision.
Even during the 11 second-half minutes that preceded it, there had been no suggestion of an imminent change in the pattern of the match.
But if such a plot is proven to exist, it marks a disturbing change in the pattern of terrorist attacks in Britain.
This is not about a magical "seven-day" initiative but about long-term change in the pattern of primary/community/social/voluntary sector care working together to provide person-centred coordinated care.
The data in 2014 showed little change in the pattern of results by male and female students, despite the shift from coursework towards end-of-course exams, thought by some to favour boys.
The only way the people of Mozambique will find protection from such catastrophes is through a wholesale change in the pattern of economic development so, for example, people can find food security without having to farm fertile flood plains.
"This change in the pattern of trade appears to stem from the trans-shipment of biodiesel originating in the United States of America via Canada and Singapore," the E.U. said in its official register.
The investment bill could rise yet more because of a change in the pattern of trade: in 2014 the Panama Canal opens a second lane, doubling its capacity and allowing it to carry bigger container vessels and bulk ships.
It calls for faster change in the "pattern of economic development" to address the imbalances, and sees boosting consumption as critical to this.Mr Wen himself is no touter of a China model.
