4.6

Kelly Burkett

Mathematics - University of Ottawa

4.6
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
89%
Would Retake
90
Reviews
4.6
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

89%

Would Retake

90

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

77

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2

1

6

What Students Say

Her class is simply : 1

MAT4374 - 5.0 rating

She is the best in U of Ottawa

MAT1371 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 60 grades
Most common grades:
B+ (13)
A+ (11)
C+ (11)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(12)C(13)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(21)
Based on 75 reported grades
B+: 13
A+: 11
C+: 11
Not sure yet: 9
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (49)
Accessible outside class (25)
Gives good feedback (24)
Test heavy (17)
Clear grading criteria (15)
Lecture heavy (15)
Respected (7)
Caring (7)
Rating Trend

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Ratings by Course

MAT1371

5.0

(31)

MAT4374

5.0

(9)

MAT4376

5.0

(3)

MAT2375

5.0

(6)

MAT5375

5.0

(2)
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Difficulty by Course

MAT4378

5.0

MAT2375

4.8

MAT4175

4.5

MAT4376

4.3

MAT2379

4.2

Reviews (90)
4.0
3.0
MAT3378
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Apr 9, 2014

She's very knowledgable. She is also very kind. The material is boring though. Overall a good prof.

4.0
3.0
MAT3378
Apr 25, 2014

The best stats prof I've had so far! She's super organized and explains everything very well. Shows examples in class using SAS and explains every part of the code, which is provided to you. Provides great feedback on the assignments. She's awesome.

5.0
3.0
MAT1371
Oct 16, 2014

Kelly is an amazing teacher. Very approachable, clear and available for extra assistance (I see her every week for assignment clarification and reconfirmation of learning). Assignments are due every week. No tests asides the midterm and the final exam. Attendance is definitely required if you want to pass this course, but it is not mandatory.

5.0
1.0
MAT1371
Grade: B
Jan 3, 2015

I switched from physics into geography, so stats was a little easier for me than the calculus i was used to, so you can ignore my "easiness" rating if you struggle with math. She allowed 1 cheatsheet front and back for the midterm, and 2 for the final which helped everyone I would think, and she was always available to talk to.

5.0
3.0
MAT3378
Grade: B+
Feb 9, 2016

She's very knowledgeable and very kind

5.0
2.0
MAT1371
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2019
Would take again

Nice French professor. She never creeped students.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MAT1371
Grade: A-
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Humble and self-confident woman.

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MAT3378
Grade: B+
May 5, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Kelly makes like a "lady". She is courteous and decent. Serious and hard worker in the class. Wish the best for her.

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
MAT1371
Grade: A+
May 6, 2019
Would take again

Take with her. Intensive class. No anecdotes and no ramblings. She is professional. I like her.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
MAT4374
Grade: C-
Jul 1, 2019
Would take again

Her class is simply : 1. informative 2. intensive 3. organized. She is the best.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
MAT4376
Grade: B+
Jul 3, 2019
Would take again

I did well in MATH 4376. Kelly did hard work, and did not waste any minute on ridiculous rattlings. Bests for Kelly. Mature woman.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MAT1371
Grade: A-
Jul 9, 2019
Would take again

Very good teacher. She worked hard.

Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
MAT4374
Grade: A-
Jul 9, 2019
Would take again

Excellent teacher. She is not the best, but surely she is a top one. I learned a lot from her course.

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
MAT4374
Grade: A+
Jul 9, 2019
Would take again

She was professional. I did very well because of Dr. Kelly. She did not waste time on irrelevant things.

Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
MAT1371
Grade: B+
Jul 10, 2019
Would take again

She is the best in U of Ottawa. Very organized and impartial. Furthermore, extremely respectful. No anecdotes in class, class time is only for course material.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
MAT1371
Grade: A+
Jul 10, 2019
Would take again

Some other professors must attend her class to see how a teacher can be genuinely respectful and humble.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
MAT4374
Grade: B+
Jul 11, 2019
Would take again

She knows her stuff very well. Very decent and helpful. No yelling, no ramblings, and no rattlings.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
MAT1371
Grade: B+
Jul 11, 2019
Would take again

Very impartial professor. She is the best out of all math professors.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
MAT4376
Grade: B-
Jul 12, 2019
Would take again

The best I have ever seen. Attending class is important. She is overly professional and speaks only in class material from the first minute to the last one.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
MAT1371
Grade: C+
Jul 15, 2019
Would take again

Very good girl. Extremely respectful. I recommend strongly.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
MAT4376
Grade: A-
Jul 15, 2019
Would take again

Serious and professional teacher. Prepare yourself well since there is lots of homework. She was very accommodating.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MAT1371
Grade: A+
Jul 15, 2019
Would take again

Excellent professor. I did well in her class.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
MAT1371
Grade: B
Jul 16, 2019
Would take again

Her class is very intensive. You need to follow her notes in class in order to do well. Very respectful.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
MAT1371
Grade: A+
Jul 17, 2019
Would take again

If you skip her class you will fail. She is overly professional, so be respectful and hard worker. I believe she is the best professor at U of Ottawa.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
5.0
MAT1371
Grade: C+
Jul 19, 2019
Would take again

It was very useful class with many fruitful applications. Make sure you attend all classes.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
MAT4374
Grade: A+
Jul 19, 2019
Would take again

Lots of examples and solutions. She was always available during office hours. I wish to study with her again.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
MAT3378
Grade: B-
Jul 22, 2019
Would take again

Never yelled or intimidated students. I recommend strongly. She is the right selection.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
MAT1371
Grade: A
Jul 24, 2019
Would take again

I favored her class. She was extremely respectful and decent. I will try to study with her again.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
MAT1371
Grade: B-
Jul 24, 2019
Would take again

Amazing class : no ramblings and no mumbling. Impartial professor. Be prepared to heavy homework.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
5.0
MAT4374
Grade: C+
Jul 26, 2019
Would take again

Attending her intensive class is important. You need to write down all her oral notes. She is talented and very professional. You will absolutely enjoy her class.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
MAT1371
Grade: B+
Jul 30, 2019
Would take again

Excellent professor. I plan to take with her again.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
MAT1371
Grade: B-
Aug 5, 2019
Would take again

The best professor at this nice university. make sure to show in all class meetings. I liked her.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
MAT1371
Grade: A+
Aug 6, 2019
Would take again

You have to attend all classes, otherwise you will struggle with her course. She is massively professional so she puts high expectations on her students. Very impartial grader, talkative teacher and articulate speaker. I wish to study with her again.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
MAT4374
Grade: C-
Aug 9, 2019
Would take again

She was available most of the time at her office. Being impartial grader is one of the great things you like in her. Briefly she is best.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
MAT2375
Grade: B
Aug 20, 2019
Would take again

She treated all students equally. Very decent and respectful woman. Her course was a great addition to my program. Exams included both of open and multiple choice questions (half/half).

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
MAT2375
Grade: B+
Aug 21, 2019
Would take again

Great course with fruitful applications. No anecdotes and no ramblings that is why most students liked her. Reading at home is insufficient and you have to attend all classes in person if you want to pass.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
MAT2375
Grade: A-
Aug 21, 2019
Would take again

Powerful professor. Final exam was somehow difficult but still I did well.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
MAT2375
Grade: C+
Aug 30, 2019
Would take again

Great impartial professor.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
5.0
MAT2375
Grade: C+
Sep 18, 2019
Would take again

It was a great course with Dr. Kelly. She likes real life applications. I recommend strongly.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
MAT4374
Grade: C+
Sep 20, 2019
Would take again

Very organized class with useful applications. She is too decent which encouraged me to attend all classes.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
5.0
MAT1371
Grade: C+
Oct 4, 2019
Would take again

Studying stat with Kelly is tasty. It was my favorite class. She was never nervous, she was always helpful, with no childish actions.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
MAT1371
Grade: A+
Oct 15, 2019
Would take again

Very professional. I learned many great things on statistics from her course.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
MAT5375
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 19, 2019
Would take again

Shes amazing. Very knowledgeable and very nice. Answers questions quickly via email and discussion board on brightspace with great detail. Explains everything very clearly in a concise manner. As a bonus shes also very hot so it makes you want to go to class.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
MAT2375
Nov 1, 2019
Would take again

Excellent girl. She was lenient with good students and strict with lazy ones. Moreover she replies all emails quickly.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
5.0
MAT1371
Grade: C+
Nov 1, 2019
Would take again

I liked her class. Her class is always informative. Super respectful girl.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
MAT4175
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 4, 2019
Would take again

Lecture is very intensive. She explains all things generously. Let us see if she is going continue on this excellent pace till December. I'm expecting to make at least 75%. Her exam questions are hot, so study well.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
5.0
MAT4175
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 6, 2019
Would take again

Exam questions are horrible. This is the first time I feel I'm learning something useful. Emblem of honesty : she does not privilege any student(s). I'm thinking to study categorical analysis with her this Winter term. I loooove her.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
MAT1371
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 9, 2019
Would take again

Very accommodating professor. She gives plenty of real life applications which makes statistics fruitful to study. Professional teacher and very self confident single girl. Exams are truly hard but you can do well if you go to class.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
MAT4374
Grade: B-
Nov 9, 2019
Would take again

She never rambled. I don't need to acknowledge more excellent things on her professional teaching style. She cares students very much.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
MAT1371
Grade: C+
Nov 25, 2019
Would take again

I will graduate this December. Kelly is the best teacher I have seen in my study at the university. She accommodated all students courteously and very equally. Special thanks to Dr. Kelly Burkett.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
MAT1371
Grade: B+
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

Knowledgeable prof. There is NO hand-signaling, unlike some other professors who intimidate students in class for no reason, just to keep their ego.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
MAT1371
Grade: A-
Dec 6, 2019
Would take again

Excellent professor. Despite exams are very difficult, she explained course material very well which helped a lot to do well. Very courteous.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
5.0
MAT1371
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

Very knowledgeable professor.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
MAT4175
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 28, 2019
Would take again

I did well in her class. Math Stat is not an easy topic and she explained all concepts in clear ways. Generally she prepared us well to higher level courses in statistics.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
5.0
MAT4175
Grade: C+
Jan 3, 2020
Would take again

Elegant teacher. I enjoyed math stat with her. She tried her best to satisfy us.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
MAT5375
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2020
Would take again

Kelly is one of the best professors that I have ever had.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
5.0
MAT4175
Grade: B+
Feb 18, 2020
Would take again

Of course I love to take gain with her. Exams are difficult, but she prepared us very well to all exams. So, no excuse.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
MAT4175
Grade: C+
Feb 24, 2020
Would take again

Very professional professor. We had a strong course in math stat with her. She taught us deep concepts in stat inference. I will study with her again next year.

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
Caring
5.0
5.0
MAT1371
Grade: B-
Feb 26, 2020
Would take again

I loved her. Super knowledgeable and respectful.

Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
MAT4175
Grade: A-
Jun 23, 2020
Would take again

she is a prof who provide detailed explanation of your questions. the midterm and final are fair enough (easier on midterm). Strongly Recommend!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
MAT4175
Nov 20, 2020
Would take again

Enjoyed the course with her, informative and organized

Respected
Inspirational
5.0
5.0
MAT1371
Grade: B+
Sep 2, 2021
Would take again

It was my favorite course. She was extremely professional. I wish that teaches all stat courses. Exams were very difficult.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
MAT2379
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 7, 2021
Would take again

I switched to her class since she is extremely knowledgeable. Students told me that she brings terrifying exams, but no problem since she is an excellent teacher. She is very decent and professional.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
MAT1371
Sep 22, 2021
Would take again

I have learnt a lot in her course. She was smart and decent. Definitely, I wish to study with her again.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
MAT1371
Sep 24, 2021
Would take again

Her exams were seriously difficult. I liked her teaching style to the fullest, since she is an emblem of decency. Go a head and don't hesitate to take with that flower teacher. You will learn a lot from her. wish her the best of best.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
5.0
MAT4175
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 5, 2021
Would take again

Exams and assignments are excessively difficult. She is the best since her course is the only one I feel I'm learning from. I wish that teaches all graduate courses to let students benefit genuinely. Above all, she is extremely decent and smart, but sometimes very tough and eccentric.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
5.0
MAT2379
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 7, 2021
Would take again

Assignments are burning. Undoubtedly, she is very elegant but I'm afraid of her upcoming exams. Strong teachers tend to make difficult questions. I enjoy her class to the fullest since she presents all applicable scopes of statistics. Overall I recommend Kelly very strongly.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
MAT2379
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 8, 2021
Would take again

Good girl. I expect to do well in her course. Assignments are difficult but still we learn a lot from her. She is engageable and accommodating. I love her course. Hope I do well in the exams.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
MAT2379
Oct 12, 2021
Would take again

Assignments take for ever, but he she is smart enough to ease the tense. She is decent and accommodating. generally it is useful course but you have to work hard and you need to attend class.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
5.0
MAT2379
Oct 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Shes a good teacher and professional, but I dont like the fact that the class has the R component, I find it useless and very annoying considering most of the students taking this class are science students. I heard other classes got rid of R cuz of how irrelevant it was, so Im annoyed that we still had to do it.

1.0
3.0
MAT2379
Oct 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

honestly the most boring class Ive ever taken

2.0
4.0
MAT2379
Oct 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She's super boring and presents material in a really weird order. Her teaching style is super dry and not for me. Much easier to just read out the textbook then to attend any of her classes.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MAT2379
Nov 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Prof told us 2 days before our midterm that all sections of this class would be writing a midterm under the same equal conditions (proctoring/closed book). Little did we know, the French section of this class is writing their midterm unproctored and open book. You know, if ur gonna promote inequality, at least dont blatantly lie to our faces.

4.0
4.0
MAT2379
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 3, 2021
Would take again

Probably the best and most helpful Prof I have had at uOttawa so far. At some times she does overcomplicate a lot of simple ideas, but overall she's really easy to learn from. Test/Exam questions are worded super weirdly to throw you off but as long as you attend class and do practices q's you should be fine!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
MAT2379
Nov 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I genuinely fall asleep in her class, I dont entirely blame her, stats is a boring subject, but the way she teaches is so textbook, emotionless, dull, monotone. Like I said, I dont blame her, people are different, but if youre someone who wants a more vibrant stats class experience, go w someone else. Otherwise, shes an ok prof.

3.0
3.0
MAT2379
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2021
Would take again

The biostats class is not super complicated and Dr Burkett is a good enough prof for the online format. The exams are all multiple choice but proctored. The textbook is available for free.

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
MAT2379
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2021
Would take again

Honestly a really good professor - Stats can be complicated/boring at times but she does her best to stick to the basics and explains things well. Textbook is crucial for clarification and for practice questions. Assignments are an easy boost. Midterm and exam were both fair, but the wording can sometimes be tricky. Would recommend for sure!

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
MAT4175
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Burkett is one of the best stats profs at uottawa! Though math stats is very hard, she does her best to give clear explanations for each topic, as well as lots of examples. Homeworks were very difficult however she grades very generously and usually grades only the easier questions. Tests were very fair. 10/10!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
MAT4175
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 3, 2022
Would take again

Course itself was not easy, she did not make it easier either. But she would try her best to explain the materials and exams were fair.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
MAT2379
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2022
Would take again

Most of Dr. Burkett's reviews call her boring, but she is really friendly in office hours. She cares about feedback and you can tell how much she cares about the course. Assignments are a great grade-booster, and the midterm was very fair. Exam was trickier, but doable. Make sure to use the textbook for practice -- class examples aren't sufficient.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
MAT2379
Grade: B+
Feb 9, 2022
Would take again

Great teacher. She does her best in class to satisfy all students. Exams are fair and clear, with clear grading criteria.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
5.0
MAT2379
Grade: B
Feb 10, 2022
Would take again

Perfect teacher. She was very helpful in office hours, and she wants all students to make their best. You can learn many things from her. Definitely I recommend.

Caring
5.0
5.0
MAT2379
Grade: A-
Feb 11, 2022
Would take again

High level teacher with difficult exams. She trains all students very well. You have to work hard in order to make good grade. I love to study with her again she is perfect and decent.

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
5.0
MAT2379
Grade: B+
Feb 12, 2022
Would take again

She is the best professor at U of Ottawa. She makes the material very clear and understandable. She makes sure her students match, and she goes back and explains more. Definitely go to her lectures. Exam are difficult. She's the best.

Gives good feedback
5.0
5.0
MAT2379
Feb 12, 2022
Would take again

The best stat prof at Uottawa she is decent

Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
MAT2379
Feb 13, 2022
Would take again

Best professor I've had to date! This single woman breaks down complex ideas into simple ones so that you don't get overwhelmed. Everything on the tests and assignments is from her lectures. 10/10

Accessible outside class
Caring
1.0
5.0
MAT4175
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 21, 2022

Went out of her way to make it difficult for students. Required 3 devices for quizzes (for proctoring, viewing the exam and for taking pictures) and had insane rules about the positioning of the camera for quizzes. Didn't occur to her that not everybody can afford to have 3 devices or buy a printer.Very stressful short quizzes instead of 1 midterm.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MAT4378
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 8, 2023

I don't know why she has the high rate like 4.6. The lecture notes are just unreadable, she just read the lecture note in every lecture. Only a few students attent the lecture.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
MAT4175
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2024

The first name I would give her starts with a B ... (it's not her last name)

1.0
3.0
MAT4175
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2024

The first name I have given her starts with a B (and it's not her last name). Avoid at all costs.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 60 grades
Most common grades:
B+ (13)
A+ (11)
C+ (11)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(12)C(13)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(21)
Based on 75 reported grades
B+: 13
A+: 11
C+: 11
Not sure yet: 9
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (49)
Accessible outside class (25)
Gives good feedback (24)
Test heavy (17)
Clear grading criteria (15)
Lecture heavy (15)
Respected (7)
Caring (7)
Rating Trend

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Ratings by Course

MAT1371

5.0

(31)

MAT4374

5.0

(9)

MAT4376

5.0

(3)

MAT2375

5.0

(6)

MAT5375

5.0

(2)
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Difficulty by Course

MAT4378

5.0

MAT2375

4.8

MAT4175

4.5

MAT4376

4.3

MAT2379

4.2

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