What is 'textual variable' in SAP BI-RA-PA - SAP Predictive Analytics?

textual variable - Overview

• Component: BI-RA-PA

• Component Name: SAP Predictive Analytics

• Description: Variable containing phrases, sentences, or complete texts.

textual variable - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A textual variable is a type of variable used in SAP Predictive Analytics. It is a variable that contains text or string values, such as names, addresses, or descriptions. Textual variables are used to store information that cannot be represented numerically. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Textual variables can be used in SAP Predictive Analytics to store information that cannot be represented numerically. For example, a textual variable can be used to store customer names, addresses, or descriptions of products. Textual variables can also be used to store labels for categorical data, such as gender or product type. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using textual variables in SAP Predictive Analytics, it is important to ensure that the data is properly formatted and standardized. This will help ensure that the data is accurately represented and can be easily analyzed. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the data is properly labeled so that it can be easily identified and understood. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Textual variables are just one type of variable used in SAP Predictive Analytics. Other types of variables include numerical variables, categorical variables, and date/time variables. Each type of variable has its own unique characteristics and uses, so it is important to understand the differences between them before using them in SAP Predictive Analytics.