Examining the Feature Space of Predictors

First, let's have a look at how the prototypes compare to the existing vehicles, based solely upon the design specifications.

  1. To run a Nearest Neighbor Analysis, from the menus choose:

    Analyze > Classify > Nearest Neighbor...

    Figure 1. Nearest Neighbor Analysis Variables tab
    Nearest Neighbor Analysis Variables tab
  2. Select Price in thousands [price] through Fuel efficiency [mpg] as features.
  3. Select focal as the focal case identifier.
  4. Select Model [model] as the case identifier.
  5. Click the Partitions tab.
  6. Select Use variable to assign cases and select partition as the partition variable.
  7. Click OK.

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