Number of Generations

Use this option to specify the maximum number of iterations (generations) for searching for the best set of predictor variables. By default, 10 generations are specified.

To Change the Number of Generations:

Choose Genetic Algorithm as the Variable Selection Method.

Either highlight the existing number of generations and type the desired value in the text field or move the slider to the right or to the left to change the 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.