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np average np (mean) np number np of nphatchlings npin npall np253 npnests.
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np family np doctor.
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npAnswer: n p A
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np a np continuous np data np set. npThe npnumber npof nphatchlings npfrom npa
npsample npof np45 npbluebird npnests npis np135.
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npAnswer:
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np White-eared, npand npXantus.
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np and np low np levels.
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np studying np the np psychology np of np trauma.
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np next np 20 np years.
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