Launch the Fit Model Platform

You can launch the Fit Model platform by selecting Analyze > Fit Model. Figure 2.3 shows an example of the launch window for the Fitness.jmp sample data table.

Figure 2.3 Fit Model Launch Window

Note: When you select Analyze > Fit Model in a data table that has a script named Model (or model), the launch window is automatically filled in based on the script.

The Fit Model launch window contains the following major areas:

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Select Columns is a list of the columns in the current data table. If the current data table contains excluded columns, they do not appear in the list.

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Pick Role Variables contains standard JMP launch window buttons. For a description of these buttons, see Fit Model Launch Window Elements.

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Construct Model Effects contains options that you use to enter effects into your model. See Construct Model Effects.

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Personality is a list of the model types that you can choose from. Once you have selected a personality, different options appear, depending on the personality that you have selected. See Fitting Personalities.