FLEXIBLE PROJECTION FACILITY WITHIN AN ANALYTIC PLATFORM
In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for using an analytic platform to obtain a projection, where a user of an analytic platform may select at least one dimension on which the user wishes to make a projection from the data set. A core information matrix may be developed for data set, where the core information matrix may include regions representing the statistical characteristics of alternative projection techniques that may be applied to the data set, and may include statistical characteristics relating to projections using any selected dimensions. In addition, a user interface may be provided whereby a user may observe the regions of the core information matrix to facilitate selecting an appropriate projection technique.
1 . A method, comprising:
taking a data set from which it is desired to obtain a projection, wherein a user of an analytic platform may select at least one dimension on which the user wishes to make a projection from the data set;
developing a core information matrix for data set, the core information matrix including regions representing the statistical characteristics of alternative projection techniques that can be applied to the data set, including statistical characteristics relating to projections using any selected dimensions; and
providing a user interface whereby a user can observe the regions of the core information matrix to facilitate selecting an appropriate projection technique.
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the statistical characteristics include goodness of fit.
3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the statistical characteristics include a co-linearity between two independent variables used in the data projection.
4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the statistical characteristics include model stability.
5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the statistical characteristics include validity.
6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the statistical characteristics include a standard error of an independent variable.
7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the statistical characteristics include a residual.
8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the statistical characteristics include a user-specified criterion.
9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the statistical characteristics include accuracy.
10 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the statistical characteristics include flexibility.
11 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the statistical characteristics include consistency.
12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the statistical characteristics include a measure of spillage.
13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the statistical characteristics include a calibration.
14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the statistical characteristics include a similarity statistic.
15 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the statistical characteristics include a quality measure.