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Document Conventions

Terms appear in boldface where they are defined. Sometimes new terms are introduced without definition or before their definition; in these cases, they appear in italics. In general, mathematical functions are notated using Greek letters and variables are notated with Roman letters. The plural form of an acronym will be the same as its singular form, like the word ``moose.'' This avoids the appendage of `s' or `(s)' to acronyms.


Ben Denckla
8/29/1997