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| Description of variable | Symbol | Dimension | Constraints on value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vector of fixed effects | f | 1‥ nf | – |
| Vector of plate effects | p | 1‥ np | – |
| Random plate effect variance | Vp | Scalar | – |
| Overall mean | ȳ | Scalar | – |
| Residual variance | Ve | Scalar | – |
