CHAID algorithm vs. JMP partition (decision tree)

jjrr — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 17:50:47 GMT

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone could tell me just how similar the JMP decision tree (partition) algorithm is to the classic CHAID approach.

Many thanks,

Joe Retzer

Re: CHAID algorithm vs. JMP partition (decision tree)

jules — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 23:56:22 GMT

Hi Joe,

Here is a very brief overview on differences (from the SAS forum, but the same insights apply):

and a more involved description I like from Prof. Galit Shmueli:

I hope this helps!

Julian