Variable Selection Method

Use this option to specify the method for selecting the final predictor variables.

This parameter can be specified either using radio buttons or a drop-down menu, depending on the predictive model chosen.

Possible choices are described below:

Variable Selection Method	Definition
None	Choose this to use all of the variables as predictors. Caution: Choosing this option can result in long run times when there are thousands of variables.
Stepwise	Choose this option to select predictor variables using a forward stepwise method.

To Specify the Variable Selection Method:

Select the desired option either by clicking within the appropriate radio button or using the drop-down menu.