MINITAB STATISTICAL SOFTWARE
MARS® - Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines
The MARS® modeling engine is ideal for users who prefer results in a form similar to traditional regression while capturing essential nonlinearities and interactions.
Minitab's tree-based modeling engines have the power you need.
The MARS methodology’s approach to regression modeling effectively uncovers important data patterns and relationships that are difficult, if not impossible, for other regression methods to reveal. The MARS modeling engine builds its model by piecing together a series of straight lines with each allowed its own slope. This permits the MARS modeling engine to trace out any pattern detected in the data.
High-Quality Regression and Classification
Random Forests has a unique ability to leverage every record in your dataset without the dangers of overfitting. This is especially important for small (in terms of observations) datasets, where each record may contribute something valuable. Random Forests will make sure that all records have been accounted for in your models and no single insight has been lost.
High-Performance Results
Random Forests utilizes novel techniques to rank predictors according to their importance. This is convenient when the data includes thousands, tens or even hundreds of thousands of variables or predictors, which is well beyond the reach of conventional regression and classification tools. Random Forest can handle such extreme situations and report back which variables to use in follow-up research. Multiple rounds of sampling will add robustness and quality to these insights.
CART®
The ultimate classification tree algorithm that revolutionized advanced analytics and inaugurated the current era of data science.
Additional Advanced Methods
Whether you're just getting started or looking to take your predictive analytics capabilities to the next level, Minitab's modeling engines have the power you need.
TreeNet®
The most flexible and powerful machine learning tool that is capable of consistently generating extremely accurate models.
Random Forests®
The power to leverage multiple alternative analyses, randomization strategies, and ensemble learning in one convenient place.
