Target Variable- Important Variables Tab

During the Target variable step, use the options on the Important variables tab to select a method for dimension reduction. This step is only required if there are more than 10 inputs in the analysis; otherwise it is optional. When you click Next step, the selected method is applied.

Element Name Description
Important variables selection using Use the options in this group box to select a dimension reduction method.
  • Fast predictor screening: Select this option to use Fast predictor screening as the dimension reduction technique.

    When this option is selected, click the Fast predictor screening button to display the Feature selection dialog box and specify the number of variables for the subset.

  • Advanced screening: Select this option button to use Advanced screening as the dimension reduction technique.

    When this option is selected, click the Advanced screening button to display the Advanced screening dialog box and specify the number of predictors to extract and any prior probabilities.

  • None: You can select this option if you do not want to perform dimension reduction.