

H Random

Aim: To perform a search of tree space using a dataset that has random
sequences.  We will demonstrate what "tree space" looks like for this dataset.


1. Take a look at the dataset and then read this dataset into paup's memory.

2. Perform an exhaustive search of tree space.  

3. Note the distribution of tree lengths.  

4. Record in your lab books how this distribution differs from the
distribution in the previous exercise.  This distribution is indicative of a
dataset that does not contain well-structured and phylogenetically robust data.

3. Quit the program.





