Random Effects

Use this field to specify the variables or effects to be modeled as random effects.

Specified effects are included in the MIXED procedure RANDOM statement for continuous traits.

If the Type of Tests to Perform is Binary, Nominal, or Ordinal, specified options are included in the GLIMMIX procedure RANDOM statement in the Random Statement Options field.

To Specify One or More Random Effects:

Type the desired effects or variables in the text field. Separate each with a space.

For example, to use the variables, Qtrt2, Qtrt3, and Qtrt4, as random effects, type Qtrt2 Qtrt3 Qtrt4 in the text box.

Note the spaces between the variable names.