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Scientific Benefits
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* Improved interpretation methods and greater reliability
  of results
* Promote a greater understanding of the distribution and
  origin of uncertainty in data and metadata
* Establish a **defined interface** between the experiment
  and the analysis code
* Simplify the task for constructing data analysis software
* Facilitate routine analysis of large volumes of data
* Enable storage of appropriate metadata and uncertainties
* Meet standards for data deposition or publication
* More complete records of data provenance

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	**Reduced data**, the target of the canSAS format, should
	be free from any correctable instrumental effects. 
	
	The aim is for the canSAS format to be used in **Data
	Analysis** and **Data Deposition**.