Boosted Maximum Number of Iterations

Use this option to specify the maximum number of iterations for generating Gradient Boosting Trees.

For quantitative and binary traits , the number of iterations equals the number of trees .

For qualitative, non-binary traits , a separate tree is created for each trait category in each iteration.

To Specify the Maximum Number of Iterations:

Select Automated as the Mode .

Select Boosted as the Automated Model Type .

Either type the maximum number of iterations desired in the text field or move the slider to the right or to the left to specify a value.

Tip : To change the scale of the slider, right-click on the slider and select Rescale Slider from the pop-up menu. Change the upper and/or lower boundaries in the window that appears, to rescale the slider and click OK .