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Population measure

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Any measure applied to a population as opposed to an individual

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Population parameter

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A true population measure (as opposed to an estimated). Ex. Means, variances, and standard deviation; true correlations between traits

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Sample statistic

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An estimate of a populations parameter

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Normal distribution

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A statistical distribution that appears graphically as a symmetric, bell-shaped curve.

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Mean

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The arithmetic average

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Variation

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Differences among individuals within a population

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Variance

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(o^2)

A mathematical measure of variation

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Standard deviation

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(o)
A mathematical measure of variation that can be thought of as an average deviation from the mean. The square root of the variation

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Variable

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Any quantity that can take on different numerical values. All elements (except Mu) of the genetic model for quantitative traits are considered variables

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Covariation

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How two traits or values vary together in a population

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Covariance

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cov(X,Y)

The basic measure of covariation

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Correlation coefficient

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r
(x,y)
A measure of the strength of a relationship between two variables

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Phenotypic correlation

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r
(Px,Py)
A measure of the strength of the relationship between performance in one trait and performance in another trait

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Genetic correlation

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r
(BVx,BVy)
A measure of the strength of the relationship between breeding values for one trait and breeding values for another trait

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Environmental correlation

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r
(Ex,Ey)
A measure of the strength of the relationship between environmental effects on one trait and environmental effects on another trait

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Regression coefficient

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b
(y*x)
The expected or average change in one variable (Y) per unit change in another (X)

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True value

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An unknown, underlying attribute that affects animal performance. Examples include breeding value, progeny difference, gene combination value, producing ability, and environmental effects

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Predicted value

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A prediction of a true value. Ex EBV or BV; EPD or PD; MPPA or PA

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Prediction equation

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A mathematical equation used to calculate a predicted value based on phenotypic data

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Heritability

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h^2

A measure of the strength of the relationship between performance and breeding values for a trait in a population

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Heritability in the broad sense

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H^2
A measure of the strength of the relationship betel next performance (phenotypic values) and genotypic values for a trait in a population

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Repeatability

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r
A measure of the strength of the relationship between repeated records for a trait in a population
A measure of the strength of the relationship between single performance records and producing abilities for a trait in a population

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Contemporary group

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A group of animals that have experienced a similar environment with respect the expression of a trait. Typically perform in the same location, same sex, similar age, managed alike

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Contemporary group effect

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E
cg
An environmental effect common to all members of a contemporary group

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Trait ratio
An expression of relative performance— the ratio of an individual’s performance to the average performance of all animals in the individual’s contemporary group
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Key equation
The equation relating the rate of genetic change resulting from selection to four factors: accuracy of selection, selection intensity, genetic variation, and generation interval
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Accuracy of selection
r. ^ (BV, BV) A measure of the strength of the relationship between true breeding values and their predictions for a trait under selection
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Selection intensity
(i) A measure of how “choosy” breeders are in deciding which individuals are selected The difference between the mean selection criterion of those individuals selected to be parents and the average selection criterion of all potential parents, expressed in standard deviation units
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Genetic variation
o (BV) In the context of the key equation for genetic change, variability of breeding values within a population for a trait under selection
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Generation interval
L The amount of time required to replace on generation with the next In a closed population, the average age f presents when their selected offspring are born
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Rate of genetic change
Delta BV/t | The rate of change in the mean breeding values of a population caused by selection
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Response to selection
The rate of change in the mean breeding value of a population caused by selection
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Selection criterion
SC | An EBV, EPD, phenotypic value, or other piece of information forming the basis for selection decisions
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Selection differential
The difference between the mean selection criterion of those individuals selected to be parents and the average selection criterion of all potential parents, expressed in units of the selection criterion
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Truncation selection
Selection on the basis of a distinct division in the selection criterion (point of truncation) above which individuals are selected and below which they are rejected
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Proportion saved
p | The number of individuals chosen to be parents as a proportion of the number of potential parents
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Effective proportion saved
Pe In selection— a value that, when substituted for actual proportion saved (p), reflects correct selection correct selection intensity
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Closed population
A population that is closed to genetic material from the outside
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Genetic trend
Change in the mean breeding value of a population over time
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Phenotypic selection differential
S The difference between the mean performance of those individuals selected to be parents and the average performance of all potential parents, expressed in units of the trait
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Progeny test
A test used to help predict an individual’s breeding values involving multiple matings of that individual and evaluation of its offspring
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Replacement rate
The rate at which newly selected individuals replace existing parents in a population
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Selection risk
The risk that the true breeding values of replacements will be significantly poorer than expected

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