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

SAP Term: metadata

• Component: BI-RA-PA

• Component Name: SAP Predictive Analytics

• Description: Information about the properties or structure of data that is not part of the values the data contains.

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  Key Concepts: 
  Metadata is data about data. It is information that describes the characteristics of data, such as its structure, format, and content. In SAP Predictive Analytics, metadata is used to describe the data sources and models used in predictive analytics. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Metadata can be used to help understand the structure of a predictive analytics model. It can also be used to identify the data sources used in the model and to track changes made to the model over time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a predictive analytics model, it is important to document the metadata associated with it. This will help ensure that the model is properly understood and maintained over time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on metadata in SAP Predictive Analytics, please refer to the SAP Help Portal.