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A Dissertation Presented to the Graduate Faculty\\
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree\\
Doctor of Philosophy
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette\\
Spring 2026
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\section*{Approved}

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Name1 name2, Chair\\
Department of Mathematics\\
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Name1 name2\\
Department of Mathematics\\
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Name1 name2\\
Department of Mathematics\\
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Mary Farmer-Kaiser\\
Dean of the Graduate School
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\section*{Abstract}

The problem I consider is very interesting.

\section*{dedication}
\textit{This dissertation is dedicated to my cat}


\section*{epigraph}

\textit{``Mathematicians deal with large numbers sometimes, but never in their income.”
\\ ---Isaac Asimov, Prelude to Foundation} \\

\section*{acknowledgements}

I am deeply grateful to my advisor, Dr. Name1 Name2.

\section{list of abbreviations}

    \begin{tabular}{l l l}
       CV  & & Coefficient of Variation\\
       EPA  & & Environmental Protection Agency \\
       NSF & & National Science Foundation \\
       CPA & & Certified Public Accountant\\
       NCT & & Noncentral $t$ \\
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