# Evaluating a Model

After you have created a predictive model in Spotfire, you can evaluate the model against data containing similar values to predict.

## About this task

Perform this task in Spotfire, from the Model Summary pane.

## Procedure

1. Click the icon for evaluating the model ().
2. In the Evaluate Analytic Model dialog box, specify the data table for which to apply the data, and then match the response columns and the predictor columns. Click OK.
   Typically, you evaluate a model against another data table that includes the values you are trying to predict using the model. For example, you can compare sales figures from data captured from month to month.
   Spotfire displays the evaluation.
3. Review the panes Evaluation Summary and Residuals vs. Predicted, and then apply any additional available diagnostic visualizations you want to review.
   For a list of available diagnostic visualizations, see the Spotfire help.