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7.6.6.1 Determining the Effective Method
  
The effective method is determined by the following three-step procedure: 
- 1. Select the applicable methods. 
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- 2. Sort the applicable methods by precedence order, putting the most specific method first. 
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- 3. Apply method combination to the sorted list of applicable methods, producing the effective method. 
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7.6.6.1.1 Selecting the Applicable Methods
 
7.6.6.1.2 Sorting the Applicable Methods by Precedence Order
 
7.6.6.1.3 Applying method combination to the sorted list of applicable methods
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