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Assisted Modelling - Cannot Use Column as a Target

HarryBrunning
7 - Meteor

Hi All,

 

I am trying to build a classification model using assisted modelling. The target variable I need to use is "Category 1", however it will not let me select this as the target variable in assisted modelling. 

 

I have cleared nulls from the field. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Cheers

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CailinS
Alteryx
Alteryx

@HarryBrunning If you have any screenshots that might help folks with troubleshooting tips. In my experience when using the R tools (any tool that is a macro with R behind the scenes) when you can't select (or see) the field you want for a given criteria, it's due to field type. For a classification model I believe the field type must be a string type? Check the field type of the Category 1 field before it reaches the tool and then also compare to which fields *are* showing up in the tool for selection to see if you can figure out what it 'wants'.

 

I hope this helps!

Cailin Swingle
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