Parameters | Predictive Modeling | Max Number of Categories Allowed in a Predictor

Max Number of Categories Allowed in a Predictor
Use this option to specify the maximum number of categories allowed in a predictor variable.
For predictors with more than this number of categories, the categories are grouped.
Note: This option is enabled only when Penalized is selected as the Variable Selection Method.
To Specify the Maximum Number of Categories:
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