What is distance column in SAP BI-RA-PA - SAP Predictive Analytics?

SAP Term: distance column

• Component: BI-RA-PA

• Component Name: SAP Predictive Analytics

• Description: Column determining the relative distance between the nodes. This option is only available for the graph type "Nearest Neighbors".

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• Key Concepts: 
  Distance column is a feature of SAP Predictive Analytics that allows users to measure the distance between two points in a dataset. It is used to identify outliers and clusters in the data, as well as to compare the similarity of different points. The distance column can be used to calculate the Euclidean distance, Manhattan distance, or Chebyshev distance between two points. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the distance column, first select the two points you want to measure the distance between. Then select the type of distance you want to calculate (Euclidean, Manhattan, or Chebyshev). Finally, click on the “Calculate” button to generate the distance column. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the distance column, it is important to remember that different types of distances will give different results. For example, Euclidean distance is best for measuring distances between points in a two-dimensional space, while Manhattan and Chebyshev distances are better for measuring distances in higher-dimensional spaces. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about using the distance column in SAP Predictive Analytics, please refer to the official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_PREDICTIVE_ANALYTICS/3.2/en-US/f8d7f9a7c9e14b6f8d7f9a7c9e14b6f.html