SAS Exam A00-240 Topic 4 Question 80 Discussion

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Question #: 80
Topic #: 4

An analyst knows that the categorical predictor, zip_code, is an important predictor of a binary target. However, zip_code has too many levels to be a feasible predictor in a model. The analyst uses PROC CLUSTER to implement Greenacre's method to reduce the number of categorical levels.

What is the correct application of Greenacre's method in this situation?

AClustering the levels using the target proportion for each zip_code as input.

BClustering the levels using the zip_code values as input.

CClustering the levels using the number of cases in each zip_code as input.

DClustering the levels using dummy coded zip_code levels as inputs.

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by Alecia at Jan 26, 2024, 10:49 PM

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Matthew

1 months ago

I don't know, guys. Greenacre's method sounds a bit like rocket science to me. Maybe we should just ask the professor for the answer key.

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Marion

2 days ago

B) Clustering the levels using the zip_code values as input.

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Rana

8 days ago

A) Clustering the levels using the target proportion for each zip_code as input.

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Isaac

1 months ago

Ah, the number of cases in each zip_code, the classic approach. I like it, nice and straightforward.

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Tish

3 days ago

A) Clustering the levels using the target proportion for each zip_code as input.

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Sage

2 months ago

I'm not sure about using dummy coded zip_code levels as inputs. Doesn't that seem a bit like overkill for this problem?

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Margo

1 days ago

C) Clustering the levels using the number of cases in each zip_code as input.

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Shenika

3 days ago

I agree, using dummy coded zip_code levels might be too complex for this situation.

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Leah

3 days ago

I think using the target proportion for each zip_code makes more sense.

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Vincent

4 days ago

B) Clustering the levels using the zip_code values as input.

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Alishia

18 days ago

B) Clustering the levels using the zip_code values as input.

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Youlanda

1 months ago

A) Clustering the levels using the target proportion for each zip_code as input.

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Ligia

1 months ago

A) Clustering the levels using the target proportion for each zip_code as input.

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Willetta

2 months ago

Clustering the levels using the zip_code values as input? That's a bold move, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off.

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Sena

3 days ago

D) Clustering the levels using dummy coded zip_code levels as inputs.

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Caitlin

9 days ago

C) Clustering the levels using the number of cases in each zip_code as input.

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Maricela

11 days ago

B) Clustering the levels using the zip_code values as input.

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Lenna

28 days ago

A) Clustering the levels using the target proportion for each zip_code as input.

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William

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think C) Clustering the levels using the number of cases in each zip_code as input could also be a valid approach.

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Tabetha

2 months ago

Hmm, I think option A is the way to go. Using the target proportion for each zip_code as input seems like the most logical approach to cluster the levels.

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Oneida

27 days ago

I think so too. It's important to consider the target proportion when clustering the levels.

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Alesia

1 months ago

I think so too. It's important to consider the target proportion when clustering the levels.

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Bernadine

1 months ago

I agree, option A makes the most sense. It takes into account the target proportion for each zip_code.

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Ena

2 months ago

I agree, option A makes the most sense. It takes into account the target proportion for each zip_code.

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Malinda

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe it should be D) Clustering the levels using dummy coded zip_code levels as inputs.

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Rolande

2 months ago

I think the correct application is A) Clustering the levels using the target proportion for each zip_code as input.

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Ty

2 months ago

I agree with Layla, A) makes more sense because we want to reduce the number of levels based on the target variable.

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Emily

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe it should be D) Clustering the levels using dummy coded zip_code levels as inputs.

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Layla

2 months ago

I think the correct application is A) Clustering the levels using the target proportion for each zip_code as input.

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