DiscretizationMethod Element (ASSL)
Defines the method to be used for discretization.
Syntax
<DimensionAttribute> <!-- or ScalarMiningStructureColumn -->
...
<DiscretizationMethod>...</DiscretizationMethod>
...
</DimensionAttribute>
Element Characteristics
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
Data type and length |
String (enumeration) |
Default value |
None |
Cardinality |
0-1: Optional element that can occur once and only once. |
Element Relationships
| Relationship | Element |
|---|---|
Parent elements |
|
Child elements |
None |
Remarks
The value of the DiscretizationMethod element determines how values for the DimensionAttribute or ScalarMiningStructureColumn are discretized, or organized into a specific set of groups. For more information about discretization methods, see Discretization Methods.
The value of this element is limited to one of the strings in the following table.
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
Automatic |
Equivalent to the AUTOMATIC discretization method for mining structure columns. |
EqualAreas |
Equivalent to the EQUAL_AREAS discretization method for mining structure columns. |
Clusters |
Equivalent to the CLUSTERS discretization method for mining structure columns. |
Thresholds |
Equivalent to the THRESHOLDS discretization method for mining structure columns. |
EqualRanges |
Equivalent to the EQUAL_RANGES discretization method for mining structure columns. |
The enumeration corresponding to the allowed values for DiscretizationMethod in the Analysis Management Objects (AMO) object model is DiscretizationMethod.