Q Matrix Variables in Q2 Model

Use this field to specify those variables containing the columns of the Q matrix; that is, the matrix containing population assignments, in the second Q model. Alternatively, a matrix containing principal components analysis (PCA) assignments can be used (Zhao et al. 2007). These variables are used as fixed effects in the model.

To Specify One or More Q Matrix Variables in the Q2 Model:

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 variables. Left-click a single variable, or hold down while left-clicking to select multiple variables.
8 Click to add the highlighted variable(s) to the Q Matrix Variables in Q2 Model field, as shown below: