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                   SPEISER  SIGHTING  REPORT  CLASSIFICATIONS  
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  This is likewise a two-part classification, with an escalating scale from  
  one  
  to five within each.  The "Strangeness Factor", rather than ranking by  
  distance or supporting evidence, rates cases as definitely, probably or  
  possibly explainable as well as strange or highly strange.  
    
  The SPEISER "Probability Factor" concentrates on the creditability of the  
  witness(es) as honest individuals and accurate observers, with ratings from  
  "not credible" to "highly credible".  See the April, 1987 issue of the  
  Journal for Mr. Speiser's explanation of this grading method.  
    
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  Strangeness Factor:                     Probability Factor:  
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  S1 - Explainable or explained           P1 - Not credible or sound  
    
  S2 - Probably explainable with          P2 - Unreliable witness:  
       more data                               possible hoax  
    
  S3 - Possibly explainable, but with     P3 - Somewhat credible or  
       elements of strangeness                 indeterminate  
    
  S4 - Strange: does not conform to       P4 - Credible and sound  
       known principles  
                                          P5 - Highly credible, leaving almost  
  S5 - Highly strange: suggests                no doubt.  
       intelligent guidance  
    
    
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