Cluster Variables

Use this field to specify those variables that identify clusters in a clustered sample design. The combinations of categories of these variables define the clusters in the sample.

Note: If there are Strata Variables selected, clusters are nested within strata.

To Specify One or More Cluster Variables:

8 Specify the Input SAS Data Set.

All of the variables in the specified input data set are displayed in the Available Variables field.

8 Examine the list of available variables.
8 Highlight the variable whose values identify clusters. To highlight multiple variables at once, hold down while left-clicking on them.
8 Click to add the highlighted variable(s) to the Cluster Variables field, as shown below: