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In a frequency distribution, how does increasing the frequency of lower scores affect the mean, assuming the total number of scores remains constant?
In a frequency distribution, how does increasing the frequency of lower scores affect the mean, assuming the total number of scores remains constant?
- The effect on the mean cannot be determined without knowing the specific values of the scores and their original frequencies.
- The mean will increase linearly with the increase in frequency of lower scores.
- The mean will remain unchanged, as the total number of scores is constant.
- The mean will decrease because the sum of the products of scores and frequencies is reduced. (correct)
A dataset has a mean of 3. If each score's frequency is doubled, what is the new mean?
A dataset has a mean of 3. If each score's frequency is doubled, what is the new mean?
- 6
- 3 (correct)
- 1.5
- The new mean cannot be determined without knowing the number of scores.
Consider two datasets with the same scores but different frequency distributions. Dataset A has a uniform distribution, while dataset B has a distribution skewed towards higher scores. Which statement is correct regarding their means?
Consider two datasets with the same scores but different frequency distributions. Dataset A has a uniform distribution, while dataset B has a distribution skewed towards higher scores. Which statement is correct regarding their means?
- The mean of dataset B will be greater than the mean of dataset A. (correct)
- The mean of dataset A will be greater than the mean of dataset B.
- The means of both datasets will be equal because they contain the same scores.
- The relationship between the means cannot be determined without knowing the specific frequencies.
For a grouped frequency distribution, using class midpoints to calculate the mean introduces a degree of approximation. Which scenario would lead to a more accurate approximation of the true mean?
For a grouped frequency distribution, using class midpoints to calculate the mean introduces a degree of approximation. Which scenario would lead to a more accurate approximation of the true mean?
In calculating the mean for a grouped frequency distribution, if one of the class midpoints is incorrectly recorded, how will this error affect the calculated mean?
In calculating the mean for a grouped frequency distribution, if one of the class midpoints is incorrectly recorded, how will this error affect the calculated mean?
In calculating the population mean ($\mu$) for a company's salaries, which of the following scenarios would require using a weighted average instead of a simple average?
In calculating the population mean ($\mu$) for a company's salaries, which of the following scenarios would require using a weighted average instead of a simple average?
A researcher calculates the sample mean age of participants in a study to be 25 years. Later, it is discovered that the age of one participant was incorrectly recorded as 20 but should have been 30. How does correcting this error affect the sample mean?
A researcher calculates the sample mean age of participants in a study to be 25 years. Later, it is discovered that the age of one participant was incorrectly recorded as 20 but should have been 30. How does correcting this error affect the sample mean?
Consider two datasets: Dataset A has a mean of 50 and a sample size of 30, and Dataset B has a mean of 60 and a sample size of 20. What is the combined mean of both datasets?
Consider two datasets: Dataset A has a mean of 50 and a sample size of 30, and Dataset B has a mean of 60 and a sample size of 20. What is the combined mean of both datasets?
In a scenario where the sample mean ($ar{X}$) is used to estimate the population mean ($\mu$), which condition would lead to the most accurate estimation, assuming all other factors are constant?
In a scenario where the sample mean ($ar{X}$) is used to estimate the population mean ($\mu$), which condition would lead to the most accurate estimation, assuming all other factors are constant?
When calculating the mean of an ungrouped frequency distribution, how does increasing the frequency of higher values affect the calculated mean, assuming the values themselves and the total number of observations remain constant?
When calculating the mean of an ungrouped frequency distribution, how does increasing the frequency of higher values affect the calculated mean, assuming the values themselves and the total number of observations remain constant?
In a dataset where certain values contribute more significantly to the overall average, which measure of central tendency is most appropriate?
In a dataset where certain values contribute more significantly to the overall average, which measure of central tendency is most appropriate?
Consider a dataset with the following values and weights: X1=10, w1=2; X2=20, w2=3; X3=30, w3=5. What is the weighted mean?
Consider a dataset with the following values and weights: X1=10, w1=2; X2=20, w2=3; X3=30, w3=5. What is the weighted mean?
A dataset's distribution is described as positively skewed. What relationship exists between the mean, median, and mode?
A dataset's distribution is described as positively skewed. What relationship exists between the mean, median, and mode?
In a perfectly symmetrical distribution, what is the relationship between its mean, median, and mode?
In a perfectly symmetrical distribution, what is the relationship between its mean, median, and mode?
Which inequality accurately describes the relationship between the measures of central tendency in a negatively skewed distribution?
Which inequality accurately describes the relationship between the measures of central tendency in a negatively skewed distribution?
What is a major limitation of using the range as a measure of variation?
What is a major limitation of using the range as a measure of variation?
Consider two datasets: Dataset A has values ranging from 10 to 50, while Dataset B has values ranging from 10 to 100. What can be inferred about the ranges of these datasets?
Consider two datasets: Dataset A has values ranging from 10 to 50, while Dataset B has values ranging from 10 to 100. What can be inferred about the ranges of these datasets?
A real estate company wants to analyze housing prices in a neighborhood. They collect the following data: $250,000, $275,000, $300,000, $320,000, $280,000, $290,000, $310,000. After a new luxury home is built, the dataset now includes $1,500,000. How does adding this value affect the median?
A real estate company wants to analyze housing prices in a neighborhood. They collect the following data: $250,000, $275,000, $300,000, $320,000, $280,000, $290,000, $310,000. After a new luxury home is built, the dataset now includes $1,500,000. How does adding this value affect the median?
A data set consists of the following values: 12, 15, 18, 21, 24. Which transformation will leave the median unchanged?
A data set consists of the following values: 12, 15, 18, 21, 24. Which transformation will leave the median unchanged?
Variance measures the average of what quantity?
Variance measures the average of what quantity?
In a dataset with an even number of observations, what mathematical operation is performed to determine the median?
In a dataset with an even number of observations, what mathematical operation is performed to determine the median?
A market research firm collects data on the number of TVs owned by households in a city. The data is as follows: 0, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10. Which measure of central tendency is least affected by the outlier (10)?
A market research firm collects data on the number of TVs owned by households in a city. The data is as follows: 0, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10. Which measure of central tendency is least affected by the outlier (10)?
A teacher records the scores of 9 students on a test: 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100. If the teacher adds 5 bonus points to each student's score, what will happen to the median?
A teacher records the scores of 9 students on a test: 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100. If the teacher adds 5 bonus points to each student's score, what will happen to the median?
Which of the following statements accurately describes a key property of the median?
Which of the following statements accurately describes a key property of the median?
A dataset of household incomes (in thousands of dollars) is given as follows: 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100. If a new household with an income of $500,000 is added to the dataset, how will the median change?
A dataset of household incomes (in thousands of dollars) is given as follows: 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100. If a new household with an income of $500,000 is added to the dataset, how will the median change?
A company is analyzing the delivery times (in days) of its products. The dataset is: 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7. They discover that one delivery time of '7' was incorrectly recorded and should have been '17'. How will correcting this error affect the median?
A company is analyzing the delivery times (in days) of its products. The dataset is: 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7. They discover that one delivery time of '7' was incorrectly recorded and should have been '17'. How will correcting this error affect the median?
Which of the following scenarios would result in the largest population variance, assuming the same population size?
Which of the following scenarios would result in the largest population variance, assuming the same population size?
Consider two populations. Population A has a variance of 100, and Population B has a variance of 225. What can be definitively said about the standard deviations of these populations?
Consider two populations. Population A has a variance of 100, and Population B has a variance of 225. What can be definitively said about the standard deviations of these populations?
A researcher calculates the population variance using the formula $\sigma^2 = \frac{\sum (X - \mu)^2}{N}$ and obtains a negative value. What does this indicate?
A researcher calculates the population variance using the formula $\sigma^2 = \frac{\sum (X - \mu)^2}{N}$ and obtains a negative value. What does this indicate?
In comparing two datasets, Dataset X has a larger population size and a smaller sum of squared differences from the mean compared to Dataset Y. What can be concluded about their variances?
In comparing two datasets, Dataset X has a larger population size and a smaller sum of squared differences from the mean compared to Dataset Y. What can be concluded about their variances?
Which of the following is LEAST affected by extreme values in a dataset when measuring data spread?
Which of the following is LEAST affected by extreme values in a dataset when measuring data spread?
Why is the sample variance often calculated with $n-1$ in the denominator rather than $n$, especially when trying to estimate the population variance from a sample?
Why is the sample variance often calculated with $n-1$ in the denominator rather than $n$, especially when trying to estimate the population variance from a sample?
Consider a dataset with a population mean of 50. If you add a constant value of 10 to each data point, how will the population variance change?
Consider a dataset with a population mean of 50. If you add a constant value of 10 to each data point, how will the population variance change?
What is indicated by a population variance of zero?
What is indicated by a population variance of zero?
In a grouped frequency distribution, what is the significance of identifying the median class?
In a grouped frequency distribution, what is the significance of identifying the median class?
When calculating the median ($MD$) for grouped data using the formula $MD = (\frac{n}{2} cf)/f * w + Lm$, what does the term 'cf' represent?
When calculating the median ($MD$) for grouped data using the formula $MD = (\frac{n}{2} cf)/f * w + Lm$, what does the term 'cf' represent?
A dataset of exam scores has two modes: 75 and 90. What statistical inference can be accurately drawn from this?
A dataset of exam scores has two modes: 75 and 90. What statistical inference can be accurately drawn from this?
In the context of a frequency distribution, what condition must be met for a dataset to be considered to have 'no mode'?
In the context of a frequency distribution, what condition must be met for a dataset to be considered to have 'no mode'?
Consider a dataset representing customer wait times (in minutes) at a service counter: 2, 2, 5, 5, 8, 10. What is the correct interpretation regarding the mode of this dataset?
Consider a dataset representing customer wait times (in minutes) at a service counter: 2, 2, 5, 5, 8, 10. What is the correct interpretation regarding the mode of this dataset?
Why is the mode often considered less informative than the mean or median in statistical analysis?
Why is the mode often considered less informative than the mean or median in statistical analysis?
In the formula for calculating the median of grouped data, what adjustment should be made if the cumulative frequency ($cf$) of the class preceding the median class is equal to $\frac{n}{2}$?
In the formula for calculating the median of grouped data, what adjustment should be made if the cumulative frequency ($cf$) of the class preceding the median class is equal to $\frac{n}{2}$?
A researcher analyzes a dataset of income levels in a town and discovers it is bimodal, with modes at $30,000 and $70,000. Which policy recommendation would be most directly supported by this statistical finding?
A researcher analyzes a dataset of income levels in a town and discovers it is bimodal, with modes at $30,000 and $70,000. Which policy recommendation would be most directly supported by this statistical finding?
Flashcards
Sample Mean (X)
Sample Mean (X)
The average of a sample, calculated by summing all values and dividing by the number of values.
∑X (Sum of X)
∑X (Sum of X)
The sum of all values in the sample.
n (sample size)
n (sample size)
The number of observations in a sample.
Population Mean (µ)
Population Mean (µ)
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∑X (Population Sum)
∑X (Population Sum)
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What is the 'mean'?
What is the 'mean'?
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How to find the mean score with frequencies?
How to find the mean score with frequencies?
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Mean for grouped data?
Mean for grouped data?
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Class midpoint definition?
Class midpoint definition?
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Formula for sample mean with frequency?
Formula for sample mean with frequency?
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Data Array
Data Array
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Median (MD)
Median (MD)
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Median Calculation (Odd Values)
Median Calculation (Odd Values)
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Median Calculation (Even Values)
Median Calculation (Even Values)
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Calculating the Median (Even Data Set)
Calculating the Median (Even Data Set)
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Example of Median Calculation
Example of Median Calculation
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Median for Ungrouped Frequency Distribution
Median for Ungrouped Frequency Distribution
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Frequency Distribution
Frequency Distribution
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σ²
σ²
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σ² Formula
σ² Formula
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X
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µ
µ
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N
N
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Standard Deviation (σ)
Standard Deviation (σ)
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σ Formula
σ Formula
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Sample Variance
Sample Variance
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Median Class
Median Class
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Median for Grouped Data
Median for Grouped Data
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Mode
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Multiple Modes
Multiple Modes
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No Mode
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Bimodal
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Finding the Mode
Finding the Mode
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Example of Mode
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Weighted Mean
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Weighted Mean Formula
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Positively Skewed Distribution
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Symmetrical Distribution
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Negatively Skewed Distribution
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Range
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Range Formula
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Population Variance
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Study Notes
Chapter 3: Data Description
- Data description, including measures of central tendency, variation, position, and exploratory data analysis, provides tools to organize and analyze datasets effectively.
Outline
- Introduction
- Measures of Central Tendency
- Measures of Variation
- Measures of Position
- Exploratory Data Analysis
Objectives
- Summarize data using central tendency measures like mean, median, mode, and midrange.
- Describe data variation using measures like range, variance, and standard deviation.
- Identify data value positions within a dataset using measures like percentiles, deciles, and quartiles.
- Apply exploratory data analysis techniques, including stem and leaf plots and box plots, to discover various aspects of data.
Measures of Central Tendency
- A statistic is a characteristic or measure derived from sample data values.
- A parameter is a characteristic or measure derived from the data values of a population.
The Mean (Arithmetic Average)
- The mean is defined as the sum of data values divided by the total number of values.
- Two types of means are computed: one for samples and one for finite populations.
- The mean, in most cases, is not an actual data value from the dataset.
The Sample Mean
- The symbol X̄ represents the sample mean, and is read as "X-bar."
- Σ is the Greek symbol "sigma" which means "to sum".
- Sample mean = X̄ = (X₁ + X₂ + ... + Xₙ) / n = (ΣX) / n
Sample Mean: Example
- The ages in weeks of six kittens are 3, 8, 5, 12, 14, and 12.
- The sample mean is calculated as:
- X̄ = (3 + 8 + 5 + 12 + 14 + 12) / 6
- X̄ = 54 / 6 = 9 weeks
The Population Mean
- The Greek symbol µ represents the population mean, read as "mu."
- N is the size of the finite population.
- Population mean = µ = (X₁ + X₂ + ... + Xₙ) / N = (ΣX) / N
Population Mean: Example
- A small company includes the owner, manager, salesperson, and two technicians.
- Salaries are $50,000, $20,000, $12,000, $9,000, and $9,000 respectively.
- Assuming these salaries are the population, the mean is computed.
- μ = ($50,000 + $20,000 + $12,000 + $9,000 + $9,000) / 5 = $20,000
Sample Mean for an Ungrouped Frequency Distribution
- The mean for an ungrouped frequency distribution:
- X̄ = Σ(f • X) / n
- f is the frequency for the corresponding value of X, and n = Σf.
Sample Mean for an Ungrouped Frequency Distribution: Example
- 25 students' quiz scores are 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4, with frequencies of 2, 4, 12, 4, and 3, respectively.
- The Sample Mean is calculated as:
- X̄ = Σ f * X/ n = 52/25 = 2.08
Sample Mean for a Grouped Frequency Distribution
- The mean for a grouped frequency distribution:
-X̄ = Σ(f • Xm) / n
- Xm is the corresponding class midpoint.
Sample Mean for a Grouped Frequency Distribution: Example
- A frequency distribution table is with classes 15.5-20.5, 20.5-25.5, 25.5-30.5, 30.5-35.5, 35.5-40.5.
- Respective frequencies are 3, 5, 4, 3, 2.
Sample Mean for a Grouped Frequency Distribution: Example continued...
- The table includes class midpoints (Xm) and calculates f * Xm
- The sample mean = Σ f * Xm / n = 456 /17 = 26.82
The Median
- A data set is ordered into a data array.
- The median (MD) is the midpoint of the data array.
The Median: Example
- Weights of seven army recruits are 180, 201, 220, 191, 219, 209, 186 pounds.
- Arrange the data in order is needed to find the median.
The Median: Example continued...
- After arrangement, the data array is: 180, 186, 191, 201, 209, 219, 220.
- The median is MD = 201.
The Median
- With an odd number of values in the data set, the median can be obtained by selecting the middle number in the data array.
The Median
- When there is an even number of values in the data set, the median is obtained by taking the average of two middle numbers.
The Median: Example
- Six customers purchased 1, 7, 3, 2, 3, and 4 magazines.
- The data array is: 1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 7.
- The Median, MD = (3 + 3) / 2 = 3.
The Median: Example
- The ages of 10 college students are 18, 24, 20, 35, 19, 23, 26, 23, 19, 20.
- Arrange the data in order first to find the median.
The Median: Example continued
- After arrangement, the data array is: 18, 19, 19, 20, 20, 23, 23, 24, 26, 35.
- The Median, MD = (20 + 23) / 2 = 21.5.
The Median - Ungrouped Frequency Distribution
- To find the median for an ungrouped frequency distribution, examine the cumulative frequencies to find the middle value.
The Median - Ungrouped Frequency Distribution
- If n is the sample size, compute n/2.
- Locate the data point where n/2 values fall below and n/2 values fall above.
The Median - Ungrouped Frequency Distribution: Example
- LRJ Appliance recorded VCRs sold/week over one year.
- This includes determining data given below, determining frequency, and calculating number of sets sold.
The Median - Ungrouped Frequency Distribution: Example
- Divide n by 2 to find midpoint; 24/2 = 12
- Locate where 12 values fall below and 12 above.
- Consider the cumulative distribution.
- 12th and 13th values are class 2, so MD = 2.
The Median for a Grouped Frequency Distribution
- The Median can be computed from:
-MD= n/2 - cf)/f (w) + Lm
- n = the sum of the frequencies
- cf = cumulative frequency of the class immediately preceeding the median class
- f = frequency of the median class
- w = width of the median class -Lm = lower boundary of the median class
The Median for a Grouped Frequency Distribution Example:
- Consider class, and find respective frequencies -Classes are: 15.5 - 20.5, 20.5 - 25.5, 25.5 - 30.5, 30.5 - 35.5, and 35.5 - 40.5 -Consider frequencies f with: 3, 5, 4, 3, and 2.
The Median for a Grouped Frequency Distribution Example:
- To determine half-way point, divide n/2, by 17/2, roughly 9 Find the class that contains 9th value.
- Consider cumulative distribution.
- Median class is 25.5-30.5
The Median for a Grouped Frequency Distribution:
- n=17
- cf=8
- f=4
- w = 25.5-20.5=5
- Lm=25.5
- MD=(n/2)-cf/f=16.125
The Mode
- The mode is the value that occurs most often in a dataset.
- A dataset can have more than one mode.
- A dataset has no mode if all values occur with equal frequency.
The Mode - Examples
- A data set represents duration (in days) of U.S space shuttle voyages for the years 1992-94 to find the mode: : 8, 9, 9, 14, 8, 8, 10, 7, 6, 9, 7, 8, 10, 14, 11, 8, 14, 11
- The ordered set is 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 14, 14, 14.
- Mode = 8
The Mode - Examples
- A six strains of bacteria have been tested.
- The data set: 2,3,5,7,8,10.
- There is no mode since each data value occurs equally with a frequency of 1
The Mode - Examples
- There is a distance is given below, consider find the mode.
- Data set is: 15, 18, 18, 18, 20, 22, 24, 24, 24,26, and 26.
- Results, 15, 18, 18, 18, 20, 22, 24, 24, 24,26, and 26, two modes (bimodal).
- Result values are 18, and 24.
The Mode for an Ungrouped Frequency Distribution Example
- Given the table, find the mode: Values; frequency f -Consider, number of values: frequency 15 = 3 20 = 5 25 = 8 (mode) 30 = 3 35 = 2
The Mode - Grouped Frequency Distribution
- In grouped data is the modal class
- Modal Class is class with the largest frequency
- Sometimes instead, the midpoint is used rather than the boundaries.
The Mode for a Grouped Frequency Distribution Example
- Table below, find the mode. Given in class; frequency f Consider, 15.5-20.5 = 3 20.5-25.5 - 5 25.5-30.5 - 7 (Modal Class) 30.5-35.5 = 3 35.5-40.5 = 2
The Midrange
- Find and adding the lowest and highest value in the data set dividing by 2.
- It's a rough estimate average or middle of the data
- the symbol used to represent, MR
The Midrange - Example
- Last winter, the city of Brownsville, Minnesota, reported 2, 3, 6, 8, 4, 1 in water-line breaks per month
- MR = (1+8)/2 = 4.5
- Notes: Extreme values influence the Midrange and may not be a usual way to calculate the middle.
The Weighted Mean
- The mean is used when the values in data set are not the same.
- Each value with it's corresponding is calculated by multiplying together. Is calculated dividing product by The weights.
The Weighted Mean
- Weighted mean
- Σ ωΧ /Σω
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