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Getting Starting in Contesting

Contents

1. Introduction

2. Getting prepared

3. Choosing your first contest

3.1 Data Contesting Techniques

4. Before the contest

5. After the contest

6. Scoring and adjudication

7. When you receive the results

8. Learning to do better next time

9. Help and Support

10. Next steps

 

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        • Getting Starting in Contesting
          • 1. Introduction
          • 2. Getting Prepared
          • 3. Choosing Your First Contest
          • 4. Before the Contest
          • 5. After the Contest
          • 6. Scoring and Adjudication
          • 7. When you receive the results
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