Automated Linkage Group Clustering Method

Select a method for joining clusters to form linkage groups via hierarchical clustering . Different algorithms might work better than others depending on your data.

Methods are described below.

Method	Defines clusters based on:
Average	The average distance (recombination rate) between pairs of markers from different clusters. This method is specified by default.
Complete	The maximum distance (recombination rate) between a marker in one cluster and a marker in a different cluster.
Single	The minimum distance (recombination rate) between a marker in one cluster and a marker in a different cluster.

To Specify a Method:

Click the drop-down button to reveal the list of choices.

Click on the desired method.

For Additional Information:

See the CLUSTER Procedure documentation in SAS/STAT for more information.