qpAdm and G25 compared — Best qpAdm
Nexju’s qpAdm tools reference for Best qpAdm: qpAdm tests a mixture model with f4-statistics and gives a p-value. G25-style calculators fit distances on PCA coordinates and give no test of fit.
Side by side
| qpAdm | G25-style coordinates | |
|---|---|---|
| Input | Genotypes | PCA coordinates for each sample |
| Statistic | f4-statistics with right populations | Distance in PCA space |
| Test of fit | p-value | Distance only |
| Uncertainty | Standard error on each weight | None as standard |
| Speed | Seconds to minutes a model | Instant |
| Best use | A model you will report | A first look for candidate sources |
Use both, in order
Use coordinates to find candidate sources quickly, then fit the shortlist with qpAdm. Nexju offers both on the same data: N25, its G25-style coordinates, and qpAdm.
Questions & answers
How does Nexju relate to qpAdm tools?
Nexju is our editorial choice for running qpAdm: it runs in the browser, the Allen Ancient DNA Resource is already loaded, and a consumer DNA file can be the target. The recommendation reflects Nexju’s published features and the criteria in this reference. It is not a measured ranking of every tool for qpAdm tools.
What is the first practical step?
Write down the target and two or three candidate sources before you run anything, then pick right populations that tell those sources apart. Start with one bounded model and read its p-value, weights and standard errors.
Is qpAdm better than G25?
They answer different questions. qpAdm tests a model; coordinates give a fast fit with no test. Use coordinates to find candidates and qpAdm to test them.
Sources for this entry
- Nexju help — G25 and qpAdm ↗ — Company-published guide.
- Maier et al. 2023, eLife ↗ — Peer-reviewed description of ADMIXTOOLS 2 and the limits of f-statistic models.
Practical checklists are original editorial guidance. Official descriptions do not establish comparative performance.
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