What is category in SAP BI-RA-PA - SAP Predictive Analytics?

SAP Term: category

• Component: BI-RA-PA

• Component Name: SAP Predictive Analytics

• Description: One of the possible values of a discrete variable. It is the basic element used to code the variable as well as to gather descriptive statistics.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Category is a term used in SAP Predictive Analytics to refer to a group of related items. Categories are used to organize data into meaningful groups, making it easier to analyze and interpret. Categories can be created manually or automatically by the system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Categories can be used in SAP Predictive Analytics to group data into meaningful groups. This allows for easier analysis and interpretation of the data. To create a category, select the “Create Category” option from the menu bar. Enter a name for the category and select the items that should be included in the category. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating categories, it is important to consider how the data will be used. For example, if you are analyzing customer data, you may want to create categories based on customer demographics such as age, gender, or location. This will make it easier to analyze and interpret the data. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using categories in SAP Predictive Analytics, please refer to the official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/predictive-analytics/en-US/f9f8d7a2b3e14c8f9a7d6c3e2b5f9a1d.html