How do you select the right dimensions for your data?
Data is everywhere, and it can be overwhelming to make sense of it. How do you choose the most relevant and meaningful features to analyze and visualize your data? How do you reduce the complexity and noise of your data without losing important information? In this article, you will learn how to select the right dimensions for your data using some basic concepts and techniques from statistics.
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Evaluate relevance and redundancy:Start by assessing the correlation between each dimension and your target variable, prioritizing those with the strongest explanatory power. Remove highly correlated dimensions to prevent multicollinearity.
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Filter for variance and clarity:Choose dimensions with high variability that contribute to distinguishing between classes or groups. Ensure these dimensions are easily interpretable, aiding in a clear understanding of your analysis results.