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Appendix D
Pages 137-140

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... 1 should be considered in choosing a model and specific parameter values. TABLE D.1 Checklist for Conducting or Reviewing Stock Assessments Step Important Considerations 1.0 Stock Definition What is the spatial definition of a "stock"?
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... 3.2 Spatially explicit or not? 3.3 Key model parameters Natural mortality Vulnerability Fishing mortality Catchability Recruitment 3.4 Statistical formulation Are alternative structures considered?
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... How do future actions reflect potential changes in future population size? Is implementation error considered?
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