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Table 1: Results of validation study for duct tape end matches

Table 1: Results of validation study for duct tape end matches

Test Set Hand-Torn Ends Scissor-Cut Ends
1A
1B
1C
1D
3A
3B
3C
3D
5A
5B
5C
5D
2A
2B
2C
2D
4A
4B
4C
4D
Analyst 1
5/5
4/4
4/4
3/3
3/4
2
3/3
2/4
3/3
2/4
1/4
3
5/5
4/5
2/3
4/4
3/3
4
5/5
5/5
4/4
5/5
4/4