Population Variable

Use this field to specify the variable that defines groups for comparison. Genetic distances are computed between each distinct value of this variable and/or Wright's F statistics (Wright, 1951). Wright’s F statistics are calculated at each marker as well as over all of the markers.

To Specify the Population Variable:

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 desired variable.
8 Click to add the highlighted variable to the Population Variable field, as shown below: