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November 2011 Submitted to: Daniela Jimenez-Parker & Jackie Kates Created by: Cross-Tab
Study Background
Study Objectives To study the role of technology in family relationships across 8 different markets.
Methodology Web based online interviews were conducted. The survey was published on MSN Homepages of Latam countries.
Sampling & Survey timeframe Random Sampling of MSN visitors of Latam markets during Nov 2011. Data collection period: 11th Nov to 30th Nov.
Markets Tracked
Argentina
n = 374
Venezuela
n = 84
Chile
n = 109
Peru
n = 47
Technological activity enjoyed most with family. Most often used form of communication last year. Children role in making parents technologically savvy to stay connected with family. Gadgets own by family.
Colombia n = 343
Ecuador
n = 60
Mexico
n = 634
Panama
n = 13
Questionnaire flow
Demographics
Executive Summary
2/5th families use computer or tablet to connect and spend time with immediate family members living at home, followed by television (38%). Overall, about 70% families use computer or tablet to connect with family & friends not living in their home. Email (37%) is used most to connect with family & friends living abroad, followed by Social Networks (31%). 45% of the overall audience bought computer or tablet in the past year. Overall, 47% claim to buy the technology device as it helps them stay connected with friends & family. The claim is highest for Chile at 64%. Majority (45%) use computer or tablet more during holiday than any other time of year. Same trend is observed across markets. About half claim the device they use the most helps them stay in touch with friends & family not in close proximity, followed by helps manage time & workload. Overall, 77% feel that technology has brought their family closer. 2/5th claim technology helps capture & relive important moments through photos and videos. Across markets the top reason remains same. Using computer or tablet to surf the Internet, write, watch TV and movies, music, etc is the most enjoyable activity (about 70%) among families, overall and across markets. 1/5th used Email more during the past year. Only 20% used telephone. 27% families in Chile used IM Chat more and 28% in Argentina used Texting more for communication during the past year.
Device brought in the past year & way it is helping Device used most during holidays and the way it helps Impact of technology in bringing the family closer and how? Technology activity enjoyed most with family
Overall, 68% feel their children are teaching them how to be technologically savvy to stay connected as a family, with more representation from Mexico. 50% claim to have 2-3 televisions at their home. 42% have 2-3 computer or tablet. Over half in Argentina and Colombia have 2-3 televisions at home. Computer or tablet usage is high in Colombia and Mexico (2-3).
2/5th families use computer or tablet to connect and spend time with immediate family members living at home, followed by television (38%).
1. About half of the families in Chile use computer or tablet to connect and spend time with immediate family members. 2. Families in Argentina, Colombia and Mexico use computer or tablet and television with same frequency.
Low sample
Overall
Base
Chile 63 1 49%
Ecuador 28 39%
Panama 8 25%
Peru 30 17%
Venezuela 48 58%
1051 40%
Computer or tablet
Television
Smart phone Gaming Console Others
38%
9% 4% 9%
40%
5% 4% 14%
29%
11% 6% 5%
39%
6% 4% 10%
25%
21% 0% 14%
39%
11% 4% 6%
63%
0% 0% 13%
43%
27% 3% 10%
21%
10% 4% 6%
P2: Which device most often used to connect and spend time with immediate family members (those living at home)? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
Over 2/5th males use computer or tablet to connect and spend time with immediate family members. While, over 2/5th females use television.
1. Over 2/5th respondents between 15-35 years and 56-65 years age group, claim to use computer or tablet to connect with immediate family. 2. 36-55 years respondents claim to use television to connect.
Low sample
Age Under 14 28 32% 21% 18% 14% 14% 15-21 124 43% 32% 10% 8% 6% 22-35 351 1 40% 36% 13% 4% 6% 36- 45 252 38% 2 42% 8% 4% 9% 46-55 154 39% 42% 6% 3% 10% 56-65 99 1 46% 37% 4% 2% 10% 40% 30% 7% 0% 23% 65+ 43
P2: Which device most often used to connect and spend time with immediate family members (those living at home)? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
Overall, about 70% families use computer or tablet to connect with family members and friends not living in their home.
1. Majority of the families in Argentina, Chile, Colombia & Mexico claim to use computer or tablet to connect with family members and friends not living with them.
Low sample
Overall
Base
Chile 63 65%
Ecuador 28 1 64%
Panama 8 50%
Peru 30 60%
Venezuela 48 63%
1051 69%
Computer or tablet
Smart phone
Television Gaming Console Others
11%
6% 2% 13%
8%
7% 0% 19%
16%
8% 3% 8%
9%
4% 3% 12%
11%
7% 4% 14%
11%
6% 1% 11%
13%
13% 13% 13%
20%
7% 0% 13%
21%
4% 0% 13%
P3. What device used most often to connect with family & friends not living in your home? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
Similarly, across gender and age groups computer or tablet is used most often to connect with friends & family not living at home.
Low sample
Age Under 14 28 75% 4% 11% 0% 11% 15-21 124 74% 13% 5% 1% 7% 22-35 351 66% 15% 5% 3% 11% 36- 45 252 69% 8% 9% 2% 12% 46-55 154 70% 11% 5% 1% 14% 56-65 99 66% 6% 6% 1% 21% 65+ 43 67% 7% 2% 0% 23%
P3. What device used most often to connect with family & friends not living in your home? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
Overall, Email is used most to connect with family & friends living abroad, followed by Social Networks.
1. Argentina & Colombia also claim to use email most to connect with friends& family living abroad. 2. Over 2/5th families in Chile use social networks. However, both email and Social networks are equally used in Mexico.
Low sample
Overall
Base
Ecuador 24 46%
Panama 7 57%
Peru 29 48%
Venezuela 47 36%
970 37%
Social Networks
Instant Messaging video chats Others
31%
16% 7% 8%
25%
21% 3% 12%
32%
10% 10% 4%
46%
4% 4% 0%
32%
18% 7% 11%
14%
29% 0% 0%
21%
10% 14% 7%
30%
21% 11% 2%
P4: What service do you use most often to connect with family and friends living abroad? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
Males prefer Email and females prefer both email and social networks to connect with friends & family living abroad.
1. Over half of young audience (15-21 yrs) prefer social networks and older audience (46-55 yrs) prefer Email.
Low sample
Age Under 14 25 24% 48% 16% 4% 8% 15-21 113 22% 1 51% 17% 6% 4% 22-35 318 29% 41% 18% 7% 6% 36- 45 235 41% 23% 16% 9% 10% 46-55 147 1 51% 20% 13% 6% 10% 56-65 94 43% 18% 16% 9% 15% 65+ 38 68% 3% 13% 5% 11%
P4: What service do you use most often to connect with family and friends living abroad? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
10
45% of the overall audience bought computer or tablet in the past year.
1. Across markets also respondents bought computer or tablet in the past year.
Low sample
Overall
Base
Mexico 421
Panama 7
1
46% 15% 9% 6% 5% 17% 3% 43% 29% 0% 0% 14% 0% 14%
Computer or tablet Smart phone Television Gaming Console MP3 Player None Other
P5: What device you bought in the past year? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
11
Over half of the respondents between 36-65 years have brought computer or tablet last year.
1. Over 2/5th of male and about half of female respondents also brought computer or tablet.
Low sample
Age Under 14 25 12% 24% 8% 4% 20% 16% 16% 15-21 113 35% 13% 4% 8% 12% 22% 5% 22-35 318 40% 19% 12% 4% 5% 16% 3% 36- 45 235 52% 11% 8% 6% 2% 15% 5% 46-55 147 50% 5% 12% 7% 3% 18% 6% 56-65 94 56% 7% 6% 2% 4% 18% 5% 65+ 38 45% 0% 13% 0% 3% 34% 5%
Computer or tablet Smart phone Television Gaming Console MP3 Player None Other
P5: What device you bought in the past year? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
12
Overall, 47% claim to buy the technology device as it helps them stay connected with friends & family. The claim is highest for Chile at 64%.
1. Over 1/5th in Colombia buy technology device to keep their family entertained.
Low sample
Overall
Base
Chile 58 64%
Ecuador 22 59%
Panama 7 57%
Peru 28 68%
Venezuela 46 61%
908 47%
It helps me stay connected with friends & family Keeps my family entertained/gives them something to do It helps to relieve stress It helps me to be creative Others
16% 5% 5%
14% 0% 0%
7% 7% 7%
P6: Why buy this device? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
Across age and gender groups the reason for purchase remains same, helps stay connected with friends & family.
1. Over 1/4th young audience (between 15-21 yrs.) claim the purchase of technology helps to relieve stress.
Low sample
Age Under 14 23 22% 15-21 101 51% 22-35 298 49% 36- 45 222 49% 46-55 139 42% 56-65 88 49% 65+ 37 41%
908 47%
512 46%
It helps me stay connected with friends & family Keeps family entertained/gives them something to do It helps to relieve stress It helps me to be creative Others
18%
20%
15%
26%
17%
1
17%
19%
20%
13%
8%
9% 17% 30%
16% 9% 18%
P6: Why buy this device? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
Majority (45%) use computer or tablet more during holiday than any other time of year. Same trend is observed across markets.
1. In Mexico, 22% use Smartphone and another 20% use Television more during holidays than any other time of the year.
Low sample
Overall
Base
Chile 58 55%
Ecuador 22 64%
Panama 7 43%
Peru 28 43%
Venezuela 46 39%
908 45%
Computer or tablet
Television
Smartphone Gaming Console Others
17%
17% 6% 15%
12%
10% 4% 26%
19%
14% 5% 7%
16%
10% 9% 15%
14%
23% 0% 0%
20%
22% 7% 11%
14%
29% 0% 14%
11%
21% 11% 14%
20%
26% 2% 13%
P7: Is there a technological device that uses more during the holidays than at any other time of year? (Select only one) Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
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Similarly, across age and gender groups computer or tablet is used more during holidays.
1. About 1/3rd of young audience (between 15-21 yrs.) use smartphone during holidays.
Low sample
Age Under 14 23 22% 39% 13% 9% 17% 15-21 101 34% 16% 1 30% 8% 13% 22-35 298 42% 16% 22% 8% 12% 36- 45 222 42% 20% 17% 6% 14% 46-55 139 59% 10% 6% 5% 19% 56-65 88 52% 20% 11% 1% 15% 65+ 37 54% 16% 0% 3% 27%
P7: Is there a technological device that uses more during the holidays than at any other time of year? (Select only one) Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
16
About half claim the device they use the most helps them stay in touch with friends & family not in close proximity, followed by helps manage time & workload.
1. Across markets the reason for technology usage shows same trend. 2. Over 1/3rd in Colombia claim technology usage provides entertainment via games, watching movies, TV etc.
Low sample
Overall Argentina
Base
Helps me stay in touch with friends and family not in close proximity Helps me manage my time and workload Provides entertainment via games, watching movies, TV, etc. Helps me organize & share my photos and videos It helps me plan the party Helps us live healthier lives by giving healthier lifestyle option & exercise
29%
17% 9% 8%
28%
16% 10% 7%
29%
14% 13% 9%
34%
15% 7% 9%
36%
14% 18% 14%
29%
18% 8% 7%
14%
14% 0% 0%
22%
22% 7% 15%
24%
22% 7% 4%
P8: Of the device you checked that you utilize most, how does it help you? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
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Across age and gender groups the top reason for technology usage remains same.
1. 40% of young audience (between 15-21 yrs.) claim technology usage provides entertainment via games, watching movies, TV etc.
Low sample
Age 22-35 278 51% 36- 45 216 50% 46-55 136 43% 56-65 87 48% 65+ 36 47%
875 49%
494 45%
Helps me stay in touch with friends and family not in close proximity Helps me manage my time and workload Provides entertainment via games, watching movies, TV, etc. Helps me organize & share my photos and videos It helps me plan the party Helps us live healthier lives by giving healthier lifestyle option & exercise
38%
29% 17%
41%
30% 17%
33%
29% 17%
9%
61% 13%
34%
1 40% 21%
39%
31% 20%
41%
27% 16%
39%
23% 13%
34%
23% 11%
36%
19% 22%
9%
8%
7%
7%
11%
8%
9%
9%
9%
9%
12%
6%
6%
6%
11%
11%
2%
5%
8%
22%
P8: Of the device you checked that you utilize most, how does it help you? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
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Overall, 77% feel that technology has brought their family closer.
Argentina 176
Chile 56
Colombia 169
Ecuador 22
Mexico 372
Panama 7
Peru 27
Venezuela 46
Low sample
P9: Do you think technology has brought your family closer together? (e.g. email, web chat, IM, texting)? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting Green encircle denotes key finding
19
84% of audience between 46-55 years feel technology has brought their family closer together.
86%
77%
78%
78%
Male 494
Female 381
Under 14 23
15-21 99
22-35 278
36- 45 216
46-55 136
56-65 87
65+ 36
Low sample
P9: Do you think technology has brought your family closer together? (e.g. email, web chat, IM, texting)? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting Green encircle denotes key finding
20
2/5th claim technology helps capture & relive important moments through photos and videos. Across markets the top reason remains same.
1. Over 1/4th in Argentina and Colombia feels technology offers options to have fun together.
Low sample
Overall Argentina
Base
Chile 53 49%
Panama 7 57%
Peru 27 63%
Venezuela 44 41%
803 40%
164 35%
It helps capture and relive important moments through photos and videos It offers options to have fun together It keeps us organized and manages our workloads We can play with family It helps us to bring together a healthier life through exercise and learn about options for a healthy lifestyle
21%
27%
17%
27%
15%
18%
14%
4%
18%
21% 10% 8%
21% 7% 9%
15% 9% 9%
21% 10% 7%
22% 13% 7%
14% 0% 14%
19% 4% 11%
18% 16% 7%
P10: How has technology brought your family close together? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
21
Across age and gender groups the top reason for technology usage that has helped in bringing family close together remains same.
1. Over 1/4th between 15-21 years and 46-55 years, claim technology keeps them organized and manages their workload. This has helped in bringing their families together.
Low sample
Age 22-35 255 43% 25% 1 15% 14% 4% 36- 45 201 38% 19% 22% 10% 10% 46-55 125 42% 18% 1 27% 4% 9% 21% 3% 14% 18% 12% 24% 56-65 77 40% 22% 65+ 34 41% 6%
Female Under 14 15-21 342 42% 20% 22% 11% 5% 21 10% 29% 24% 33% 5% 90 39% 20% 28% 11% 2%
It helps capture and relive important moments through photos and videos It offers options to have fun together It keeps us organized and manages our workloads We can play with family It helps us to bring together a healthier life through exercise and learn about options for a healthy lifestyle
P10: How has technology brought your family close together? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
22
Using computer or tablet to surf the Internet, write, watch TV and movies, music, etc is the most enjoyable activity (about 70%) among families, overall and across markets.
1. Listening to music on MP3 player is the next enjoyable activity among more than 1/5 th families in Argentina and Chile.
Low sample
Overall Argentina
Base
Use a computer or tablet to surf the Internet, write, watch TV and movies, music, etc. Listening to music on an MP3 player Play a game on Xbox, Wii, PlayStation Use your smartphone to download applications, browse, send text messages
10%
6%
13%
8%
15%
9%
14%
26%
14%
Others
5%
11%
4%
4%
0%
3%
14%
7%
2%
P11: Which of the following technology-related activities more enjoyable with your family? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
23
Across age and gender groups the top most enjoyable activity with family remains same as markets.
1. Over 1/4th young audience (between 15-21 yrs.) also rate listening to music on an MP3 player as enjoyable activity with family.
Low sample
Age 22-35 255 67% 1 18% 18% 13% 2% 36- 45 201 71% 15% 15% 9% 5% 46-55 125 74% 20% 10% 3% 8% 56-65 77 79% 9% 1% 8% 8% 65+ 34 82% 21% 3% 6% 9%
Female Under 14 15-21 342 72% 19% 10% 8% 6% 21 57% 14% 29% 10% 10% 90 64% 26% 20% 12% 4%
Use a computer or tablet to surf the Internet, write, watch TV and movies, music, etc. Listening to music on an MP3 player Play a game on Xbox, Wii, PlayStation Use your smartphone to download applications, browse, send text messages Others
P11: Which of the following technology-related activities more enjoyable with your family? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
24
Overall, 1/5th used Email more during the past year. Only 20% used telephone.
1. 27% families in Chile used IM Chat more and 28% in Argentina used Texting more for communication during the past year.
Low sample
IM Chat
Base: Overall = 793; Argentina= 162; Chile= 52; Columbia= 155; Ecuador= 20; Mexico= 327; Panama= 7; Peru= 27; Venezuela= 43 P12: Which of the following forms of communication, which has been used more during the past year? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting Green encircle denotes key finding Orange encircle denotes next important finding
25
Email usage in the past year is high across age and gender groups. However, Male users and above 36 years age contribute more email usage.
1. 28% of younger audience used instant messaging for communication during the past year.
Low sample
Age Under 14 21 24% 19% 29% 14% 14% 15-21 88 31% 23% 1 28% 11% 7% 22-35 251 34% 17% 21% 18% 10% 36- 45 198 45% 20% 12% 17% 7% 46-55 125 49% 22% 8% 15% 6% 56-65 77 45% 22% 19% 6% 6% 65+ 33 45% 24% 6% 9% 15%
P12: Which of the following forms of communication, which has been used more during the past year? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting Green encircle denotes key finding
26
Overall, 68% feel their children are teaching them how to be technologically savvy to stay connected as a family, with more representation from Mexico.
% thinking their children are teaching them how to be technologically savvy to stay connected as family
86% 75% 68% 57% 65% 79%
65%
60%
62%
Argentina 162
Chile 52
Colombia 155
Ecuador 20
Mexico 327
Panama 7
Peru 26
Venezuela 43
Low sample P14:Do you think your children are teaching you how to be technologically savvy to stay connected as a family? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting Green encircle denotes key finding Orange encircle denotes next important finding
27
Approximately 75% between 36-65 years feel their children are teaching them how to be technologically savvy to stay connected as a family.
% thinking their children are teaching them how to be technologically savvy to stay connected as family
78% 76%
68%
75%
74%
Male 455
Female 337
Under 14 21
15-21 88
22-35 250
36- 45 198
46-55 125
56-65 77
65+ 33
Low sample P14:Do you think your children are teaching you how to be technologically savvy to stay connected as a family? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting Green encircle denotes key finding Orange encircle denotes next important finding
28
Overall, 50% claim to have 2-3 televisions at their home. 42% have 2-3 computer or tablet.
1. Over half in Argentina and Colombia have 2-3 televisions at home. Computer or tablet usage is high in Colombia and Mexico (2-3).
Overall Base Computer or Tablet 1 2-3 4-5 6-7 More than 7 Smart Phones 1 2-3 4-5 6-7 More than 7 Gaming Console 1 2-3 4-5 6-7 More than 7 Television 1 2-3 4-5 6-7 More than 7 695 Argentina 128 Chile 47 43% 51% 4% 0% 2% 72% 13% 11% 2% 2% 89% 9% 0% 0% 2% Colombia 144 49% 44% 3% 2% 1% 81% 12% 6% 0% 1% 85% 12% 1% 1% 1% 23% 52% 19% 4% 2% Ecuador 18 33% 61% 0% 6% 0% 78% 11% 11% 0% 0% 89% 6% 0% 6% 0% Mexico 285 46% 42% 10% 1% 1% 67% 20% 10% 1% 2% 83% 13% 3% 1% 0% 23% 46% 25% 3% 4% Panama 6 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 33% 33% 33% 0% 0% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 83% 0% 0% 0% Peru 25 40% 56% 4% 0% 0% 64% 32% 4% 0% 0% 91% 9% 0% 0% 0% 32% 52% 12% 4% 0% Venezuela 42 55% 26% 12% 0% 7% 76% 14% 2% 7% 0% 81% 12% 7% 0% 0% 17% 55% 24% 0% 5%
48% 42% 6% 1% 2%
73% 17% 7% 1% 2% 85% 11% 2% 1% 1% 24% 50% 20% 3% 3%
55% 39% 3% 1% 2%
80% 15% 2% 0% 3% 88% 7% 1% 2% 2% 33% 52% 13% 2% 2%
P15: Do you have more than one of the following devices in your home? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
Male users using 2-3 computer or tablet are high (45%) compared to female (39%). However, Females using 2-3 televisions are higher (54%) compared to male (47%).
Overall Male Base 695 48% 42% 6% 1% 2% 73% 17% 7% 1% 2% 85% 11% 2% 1% 1% 24% 50% 20% 3% 3% 408 46% 45% 6% 2% 1% 73% 17% 8% 2% 1% 85% 11% 2% 0% 1% 24% 47% 23% 3% 3%
Gender Female 287 51% 39% 7% 1% 3% 73% 17% 7% 0% 2% 85% 10% 2% 2% 1% 23% 54% 17% 3% 3% Under 14 19 32% 42% 16% 5% 5% 47% 37% 16% 0% 0% 68% 16% 5% 11% 0% 0% 42% 16% 21% 21% 15-21 80 54% 34% 6% 3% 4% 66% 18% 10% 0% 6% 81% 10% 5% 1% 3% 19% 46% 29% 3% 4% 22-35 226 46% 44% 7% 2% 1% 67% 22% 9% 2% 0% 87% 11% 1% 0% 0% 23% 53% 19% 4% 1%
Age 36- 45 181 51% 40% 6% 1% 2% 75% 14% 8% 1% 2% 84% 10% 2% 2% 1% 26% 55% 14% 2% 4% 46-55 103 52% 41% 6% 0% 1% 84% 11% 3% 1% 1% 85% 13% 2% 0% 0% 31% 36% 29% 2% 2% 56-65 66 41% 52% 8% 0% 0% 79% 15% 3% 2% 2% 88% 11% 0% 0% 2% 24% 48% 24% 3% 0% 65+ 20 45% 50% 5% 0% 0% 85% 5% 5% 0% 5% 95% 0% 0% 0% 5% 25% 65% 10% 0% 0%
Computer or Tablet 1 2-3 4-5 6-7 More than 7 Smart Phones 1 2-3 4-5 6-7 More than 7 Gaming Console 1 2-3 4-5 6-7 More than 7 Television 1 2-3 4-5 6-7 More than 7
P15: Do you have more than one of the following devices in your home? Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
46%
Female
53%
49%
43% 57%
42% 62%
36% 46%
54%
Male
47%
51%
57%
64% 54%
Overall Base
1664
Argentina
374
Chile
109
Colombia
343
Ecuador
60
Mexico
634
Panama
13
Peru
47
Venezuela
84
Low sample
Ps1: Gender Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
31
Low sample
Overall
Base
Under 14 15 - 21 22 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56 - 65 65+
Ps2: Age Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
32
Low sample
Overall
Base
Ecuador 60 23%
Panama 13 38%
Peru 47 28%
Venezuela 84 37%
1664 33%
1 or 2
3 to 5
6 to 8 More than 9 None
17%
1% 2% 48%
16%
1% 1% 48%
22%
0% 4% 47%
13%
1% 1% 55%
7%
2% 3% 65%
20%
0% 2% 43%
38%
0% 0% 23%
23%
0% 4% 45%
17%
0% 2% 44%
Ps3: Number of children Sample less than 50 is insignificant for analysis and reporting
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