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In this work let me review some recent results on the model-independent shape analysis of the differential cross section of elastic proton-proton or proton-antiproton scattering. After a general introduction to the model independent shape analysis of correlation functions in general and functions that are squared moduli of Fourier-transformed amplitude, including Edgeworth, Laguerre, Gauss and Levy expansions [1], I introduce a new expansion technique that is based on the model-independent expansion of the parton-parton forward scattering amplitude in the multiple diffraction theory of elastic scattering [2]. I also discuss an application of these three different levels of the model independent method to elastic pp scattering using TOTEM data at 8 TeV.