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The first column of U , u 1 best spans (that is, when multiplied by a constant) the columns of A . Together with the second column, A is exactly captured by taking linear combinations of u 1 and u 2 . In this case, u 3 and u 4 are not needed to capture A . Similarly, the first column of V , v 1 best spans the gene vectors (rows) of A . The first value along the diagonal of D measures how much contribution u 1 and v 1 make to capturing A , and the next value measures how much contribution u 2 and v 2 make.
The present sample, which spans a wide range of G+C proportion, is hoped diverse enough that any consistent trends and features in the statistical picture it produces cannot be easily attributed to chance.
3 deletion spans the telomeric region encompassing D5S392, D5S678, and D5S417 markers in 32 tumors.
This silver-gray structure swings across to Oakland via two suspension spans, a cantilever span, and a tunnel through Treasure Island.
A term appointment would provide continuity that spans the tenure of the political leadership and thereby help to ensure that long-term stewardship issues are addressed and change management initiatives are successfully completed.