Model Definition - Quick Tab

Select the Quick tab of the Model Definition dialog box to access the options described here.

Method

Select the type of discriminant function analysis from this drop-down list.

Standard

Select Standard to enter all variables simultaneously into the model.

Forward stepwise

Select Forward stepwise to move variables into the model in successive steps; at each step the variable with the largest F to enter value will be chosen for inclusion in the model. The stepping will terminate when no other variable has an F to enter value that is greater than that specified in the F to enter field on the Model Definition dialog box - Advanced tab.

Backward stepwise

Select Backward stepwise to move all selected variables into the equation, and then remove variables one by one; at each step, the variable with the smallest F to remove value will be removed from the model. The stepping will terminate when no other variable in the model has an F to remove value smaller than that specified in the F to remove field on the Model Definition dialog box - Advanced tab.