SUBJECT: SPEISER CLASSIFICATIONS                             FILE: UFO1604



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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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SPEISER - __________


Strangeness Factor:                     Probability Factor:
___________________                     ___________________

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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