Chapter Fifteen.ppt

Chapter Fifteen Overview of Other Multivariate Techniquesand Data Mining Dependence and Interdependence Techniques Dependence technique One variable is designated as the dependent variable and the rest are treated as independent variables Interdependence technique There are no dependent and independent variable designations, all variables are treated equally in a search for underlying patterns of relationships Dependence Technique –Regression Analysis Input Data Dependent variable(s) - metric Independent variable(s) - metric Primary Purpose of the Technique Ascertain the relative import