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\textsf{\Huge{University of Oxford \\}}
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\large{A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the degree of Master of Science in Applied Statistics.
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\large{\emph{Department of Statistics, 24--29 St Giles, \\Oxford, OX1 3LB}} \\
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This is my own work (except where otherwise indicated)
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Candidate: Full Name\\
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Signed:.................................\\
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Date:...................................
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\textbf{Acknowledgements}
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I would like to thank the following:
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