1. Introduction  
2. Observations and Methods  
2.1. Observations, Data Reduction, and Spectral Line Fitting  
2.2. Sample Selection  
2.3. Stellar Masses  
2.4. Star Formation Rates  
3. Consistency of SFR Indicators  
4. Bayesian Model  
4.1. Definition  
4.2. Execution  
4.3. Model and Data Limitations  
5. Star Formation Sequence  
5.1. Global Sample  
5.2. Low-Mass Sample  
5.3. The Effect of Redshift Bins  
6. Discussion  
6.1. Comparison with the Literature  
6.2. The MS Slope — A Quantitative Comparison to Models  
6.3. Implications of a Shallow Slope  
7. Summary and Conclusions