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The analysis of a calcite sample yielded CaO percentages of 55.95, 56.00, 56.04, 56.08, and 56.23, respectively. The last value appears anomalous; should it be retained or rejected?

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Based on the Q-test the Qcalculated is less than the Qtabulated for the fifth value. ...

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