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in the decays of strongly-interacting particles. The second is a targeted approach which focuses on BSM scenarios |
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where the Z bosons are produced in the decays of weakly-interacting particles. The main backgrounds are |
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estimated with data-driven techniques. Good agreement is observed between the data and the predicted backgrounds |
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in the control regions defined by \MET\ $<$ 100 GeV. The data yields in the signal region of the inclusive analysis |
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will be presented when the decision to unblind the Z region of the edge analysis is taken. The data yields of the |
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targeted analysis will be presented after completion of signal optimization studies. |
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over the full \MET\ range, for both searches. |
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%The results are interpreted in the context of a simplified SUSY |
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%model where chargino-neutralino pairs decay to the \wzmet\ final state, and used to place constraints on the |
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%masses of these particles. |
