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

SAP Term: density

• Component: BI-RA-PA

• Component Name: SAP Predictive Analytics

• Description: Ratio between the number of existing links and the total number of possible links within a network. Proportion of non-zero entries in the matrix.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Density is a measure of how closely packed together the data points are in a given area. It is used to identify clusters of data points that are close together and can be used to identify outliers. In SAP Predictive Analytics, density is used to identify areas of high or low concentration of data points. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Predictive Analytics, density can be used to identify clusters of data points that are close together. This can be done by plotting the data points on a graph and then using the density tool to identify areas of high or low concentration. The tool will then display a heat map that shows the areas of highest and lowest concentration. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the density tool, it is important to adjust the parameters so that the heat map accurately reflects the data points. This can be done by adjusting the size of the area being analyzed and the number of data points being used. Additionally, it is important to consider other factors such as outliers when interpreting the results of the density tool. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The density tool in SAP Predictive Analytics is similar to other clustering algorithms such as k-means clustering and hierarchical clustering. Additionally, density can be used in conjunction with other tools such as regression analysis and decision trees to gain further insights into the data.