To open a DNA statistics window, right-click on the DNA histogram, move the cursor over Statistics in the pop-up menu, and select the desired type from the submenu (Figure 5.12).

 

 

Figure 5.12  Choosing DNA Statistics

Figure 5.12  Choosing DNA Statistics

 

The first choice, Standard Histogram Statistics, represents the statistics available for non-DNA histograms.

 

DNA Cycle Statistics describe each of the populations within your sample. The three possible populations are Diploid, Aneuploid A (or Aneuploid 1), and Aneuploid B (or Aneuploid 2). Each population will appear in a different row depending on the currently applied fit. Figure 5.13 shows an example of DNA cycle statistics for a two cycle fit. A detailed description of the different cycle statistics can be found in the Multicycle manual.

 

 

Figure 5.13  DNA Cycle Statistics for a Two Cycle Fit

Figure 5.13  DNA Cycle Statistics for a Two Cycle Fit

 

 

The DNA Model Summary Statistics pertain to the six different models that Multicycle calculates each time a DNA analysis is performed. Each model will appear in a different row. A short description of the DNA Model Summary Statistics table and of the different DNA models can be found in the DNA Cycle and Model Summary Reference. A detailed description of the different DNA model statistics can be found in the Multicycle manual.

 

The DNA Experiment Statistics display several additional statistics as well as an interpretation of the experiment as a whole. The interpretation, designed to give you an estimate of the goodness of the fit, is described in more detail in the Multicycle manual (Figure 5.14).

 

 

Figure 5.14  DNA Interpretation and Experiment Statistics

Figure 5.14  DNA Interpretation and Experiment Statistics

 

 

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