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This page features your personal information, including your team name, your current plan and the usage of it (data still available and the number of user). You can rename your team and contact sales to change your plan.

You will then be redirected to the “Users page” accessible through the Account tab in the top-right corner of Graphite Note, followed by selecting the Users option from the drop-down menu. On this page, you can see all the information on each user of your team.

Welcome to the Graphite Note documentation portal. These guides will show you how to predict, visualize, and analyze your data using machine learning with no code. Graphite Note is a powerful tool designed to democratize the power of data analysis and machine learning, making it accessible to individuals and teams of all skill levels. Whether you're a marketer looking to segment your audience, a sales team predicting lead conversions, or an operations manager forecasting product demand, Graphite Note is your go-to platform.

The platform is built with a user-friendly interface that allows you to connect your data, generate predictive models, and share your results with just a few clicks. It's not just about making predictions; it's about understanding them. With Graphite Note's built-in prescriptive analytics and data storytelling feature, you can transform complex data into meaningful narratives that drive strategic actions. This documentation will guide you through every step of the process, from setting up your account to making your first prediction. So let's dive in and start exploring the power of no-code machine learning with Graphite Note.

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The details are accessible through the Account tab in the top-right corner of Graphite Note, followed by selecting the Roles option from the drop-down menu.

If you want to change the properties of the viewer mode, you can click on the gear wheel to edit it.

You can now not allow access to some modules or give the possibility of editing them. You have also the possibility of deleting the role.

To help you choose which plan matches your project, you can start with a free trial, schedule a demo, or book a meeting with an expert.

What is Predictive Analytics?

Predictive analytics is a form of advanced analytics that uses both new and historical data to forecast future activity, behavior, and trends. It involves applying statistical analysis techniques, analytical queries, and automated machine learning algorithms to data sets to create predictive models that place a numerical value — or score — on the likelihood of a particular event happening.

What is Prescriptive Analytics?

Prescriptive analytics is a form of advanced analytics that examines data or content to answer the question "What should be done?" or "What can we do to make 'X' happen?". It is characterized by techniques such as graph analysis, simulation, complex event processing, neural networks, recommendation engines, heuristics, and machine learning.

How does Graphite Note ensure data security?

What types of data can I use with Graphite Note?

Graphite Note is designed to work with a wide range of data types. You can import data from various sources such as CSV files, databases, data warehouses. The platform can handle structured, tabular data (like numerical and categorical data).

How can I import my data into Graphite Note?

Importing data into Graphite Note is a straightforward process. You can upload data directly from your computer, connect to a database, or your data warehouse. Our platform supports a variety of data formats, including CSV, and SQL databases.

What kind of support is available if I need help using Graphite Note?

We offer a range of support options to help you get the most out of Graphite Note. This includes a comprehensive knowledge base, video tutorials, and email support. Our dedicated support team is always ready to assist you with any questions or issues you may have.

Can I use Graphite Note if I don't have a background in data science?

Absolutely! Graphite Note is designed to be user-friendly and accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical background. Our no-code platform allows you to generate predictive and prescriptive analytics without needing to write a single line of code.

What industries can benefit from using Graphite Note?

Graphite Note is versatile and can be beneficial to a wide range of industries. This includes but is not limited to retail, e-commerce, marketing, sales, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. Any industry that relies on data to make informed decisions can benefit from our platform.

How can Graphite Note help with my specific business needs?

Graphite Note is a flexible platform that can be tailored to meet your specific business needs. Whether you're looking to improve customer retention, optimize your marketing campaigns, forecast sales, or identify trends, our platform can provide the insights you need to drive growth.

What training resources are available for new users?

We offer a variety of resources to help new users get started with Graphite Note. This includes step-by-step tutorials, webinars, and a comprehensive knowledge base. We're committed to helping you get the most out of our platform and will work with you during onboarding.

How to update a model with new data?

What is a tag?

A tag is a keyword associated with a model or dataset. It is a tool to group your models to easily find them, as you can filter your list by tags.

Also, you can create tags and manage them by clicking on the Account tab in the top-right of Graphite Note, and then the Tags drop-down item. You can change its name, its color, and its description or delete it.

You can also create a tag directly when you are importing a dataset or a model by clicking on Select tag and then Create & Apply or you can choose an existing one and Apply it.

What does parsing mean?

In programming, parsing refers to the process of analyzing and interpreting the structure of a sequence of characters or symbols according to a specific grammar or syntax. It is used in our application to understand and extract meaningful information from input data.

During parsing, a parser takes the input, which can be a program's source code or any other form of textual data, and breaks it down into a hierarchical structure that conforms to a predefined set of rules or grammar. This hierarchical structure is typically represented using a data structure such as an abstract syntax tree (AST) or a parse tree.

How does the free trial work?

Users can start their free trial of the SPROUT plan immediately. The trial is valid for the next 7 days. After seven days, if you want to continue our service, you must subscribe to a plan in communication with our sales team.

What's the difference between the starter (SPROUT) and other plans?

The starter plan is primarily designed for individual users that want to upload CSV files and create machine learning models.

The starter plan has the same core functionality as higher plans but with the following limitations:

• Only one user in the workspace.

• Only CSV connector

• Number of total data source rows limited to 50k

What is API access?

APIs enable you to pull your predictions into your ERP, CRM, internal app, or website. It is a way to process or display predictions outside your Graphite Note account.

What is a Dedicated Data Scientist?

With Graphite Note, you have the option to add a Dedicated Data Scientist to your team. This is an expert in machine learning and data science who can assist you and your team with any questions or concerns you may have. They can also provide hands-on support with tasks such as data cleaning and improving the performance of your models.

Can I extend my trial?

We can extend your trial beyond the one-week default period in certain circumstances. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us before the end of your trial if you'd like to discuss this further.

Reputable Provider

Graphite Note runs on platforms belonging to reputable leading service providers and vendors that uphold the highest security standards, specifically: Amazon Web Service (AWS).

1. If you want to use Graphite Note demo datasets click "Import DEMO Dataset".

2. Select the dataset you want to use to create a machine learning model. In this case we will select "Ads" dataset to create a Regression Analysis on marketing ads data.

3. Once selected, the demo dataset will load directly to your account. The dataset view will automatically open.

4. Adjust your dataset options on the Settings tab. Click Columns tab to view list of available columns with their corresponding data types. Explore dataset details on Summary tab.

5. To create a new model in the Graphite Note main menu click on "Models".

6. You will get list of available models. Click on "New Model" to create a new one.

7. Select model type from our templates. In our case, we will select "Regression" by double clicking on its name.

8. Select dataset you want to use to produce a model. We will use "Demo-Ads.csv."

9. Name your new model. We will call it "Regression on Demo-Ads".

10. Write the description of the model and select tag. If you want you can also create a new tag from pop-up "Tags" window that will appear on the screen.

11. Click "Create" to create your demo model environment.

12. To set up a "Regression Model", first you will need to define the "Target Feature". That is a numeric column from your dataset that you'd like to make predictions about. In the case of Regression on Ads dataset, target feature is "Clicks" column.

13. Click "Next" to get the list of model features that will be included in the scenario. Model relies upon each column (feature) to make accurate predictions. When training the model, we will calculate which of the features are most important and behave as Key Drivers.

14. To start training the model, click "Run scenario". This will take a sample of 80% of your data and train several machine learning models.

15. Wait for few moments and Voilà! Your Regression model is trained. Click on "Performance" tab to get model insights and view Key Drivers.

16. Explore the Regression Model by clicking on Impact Analysis, Model Fit and Training Results to get more insights on how the model is trained and set up.

17. If you want to take turn model into action click on "Predict" tab in the main model menu.

18. You can produce your own "What-If" analysis based on existing training results. You can also import a fresh CSV dataset into the data model, to make predictions on target column. In our case that is "Clicks". Keep in mind, the dataset you are uploading needs to contain same feature columns as your model.

19. Use your model often to predict future behaviour, and to learn which key drivers are impacting the outcomes. The more you use and retrain your model, the smarter it becomes!

Get an overview of Customer Churn demo dataset and how it can be used to create your new Graphite Note model in this video:

Or follow instructions below to get step by step guidance on how to use Customer Churn demo dataset:

1.If you want to use Graphite Note demo datasets click "Import DEMO Dataset"

2. Select the dataset you want to use to create a machine learning model. In this case we will select Churn dataset to create binary classification analysis on customer engagement data .

3. Once selected, demo dataset will load into your account. Dataset view will automatically open.

4. Adjust your dataset options on Settings tab. Click Columns tab to view list of available columns with their corresponding data types. Explore dataset details on Summary tab.

5. To create new model in the Graphite Note main menu click on "Models"

6. You will get list of available models. Click on "New Model" to create new one.

7. Select model type from our templates. In our case we will select "Binary Classification" by double clicking on its name.

8. Select dataset you want to use to produce model. We will use "Demo-Churn.csv."

9. Name your new model. We will call it "Binary Classification on Demo-Churn".

10. Write description of the model and select tag. If you want to, you can also create a new tag from pop-up "Tags" window that will appear on the screen.

11. Click "Create" to create your demo model environment.

12. To set up Binary Classification model first you need to define "Target Feature". That is binary column from your dataset that you'd like to make predictions about. In case of Binary Classification on Churn dataset, the target feature will be "Churn" column.

13. Click "Next" to get the list of model features that will be included in scenario. Model relies upon each column (feature) to make accurate predictions. When training model we will calculate which of the features are most important and behave as Key Drivers.

14. To start training model click "Run scenario". This will take a sample of 80% of your data and train several machine learning models.

15. Wait for a few moments and Voilà! Your Binary Classification model is trained. Click on "Performance" tab to get model insights and view Key Drivers.

16. Explore Binary Classification model by clicking on Impact Analysis and Training Results to get more insights on how model is trained.

17. If you want to turn your model into action click on "Predict" tab in the main model menu.

18. You can produce your own "What-If analysis" based on existing training results. You can also import a fresh CSV dataset with data model will use to make predictions on a target column. In our case that is "Churn". Keep in mind, the dataset you are uploading needs to contain same feature columns as your model.

19. Use your model often to predict future behaviour and to learn which key drivers are impacting the outcomes. The more you use and retrain your model, the smarter it becomes!

We have prepared 12 distinct demo datasets that you can upload and use in your Graphite Note account. These demo datasets include dummy data from a variety of business scenarios and serve as an excellent starting point for building and running your initial Graphite Note machine learning models. Instructions on how to proceed with demo dataset will be provided in the following pages.

1. If you want to use Graphite Note demo datasets click "Import DEMO Dataset".

2. Select the dataset you want to use to create the machine learning model. In this case, we will select CO2 Car Emissions dataset to create Regression Analysis on car emissions data.

3. Once selected, the demo dataset will load directly to your account. The dataset view will automatically open.

4. Adjust your dataset options on Settings tab. Click the Columns tab to view list of available columns with their corresponding data types. Explore dataset details on Summary tab.

5. To create a new model in the Graphite Note main menu click on "Models"

6. You will get list of available models. Click on "New Model" to create new one.

7. Select model type from our templates. In our case we will select "Regression" by double clicking on its name.

8. Select the dataset you want to use to produce the model. We will use "Demo-CO2-Car-Emissions-Canada.csv"

9. Name your new model. We will call it "Regression on Demo-CO2-Car-Emissions"

10. Write the model description and select tag. If you want you can also create new tag from pop-up "Tags" window that will appear on the screen.

11. Click "Create" to create your demo model environment.

12. To set up the Regression model first, you need to define "Target Feature". That is numeric column from your dataset that you'd like to make predictions about. In case of Regression on car emissions dataset target feature is "CO2 Emissions(g/km)" column.

13. Click "Next" to get the list of model features that will be included into scenario. Model relies upon each column (feature) to make accurate predictions. When training the model, we will calculate which of the features are most important and behave as Key Drivers.

14. To start training the model, click "Run scenario". This will take a sample of 80% of your data and train several machine learning models.

15. Wait for few moments and Voilà! Your Regression model is trained. Click on the "Performance" tab to get model insights and view the Key Drivers.

16. Explore the Regression model by clicking on Impact Analysis and Training Results, to get more insights on how model is trained.

17. If you want to take your model into action, click on the "Predict" tab in the main model menu.

18. You can produce your own What-If analysis based on existing training results. You can also import a fresh CSV dataset that the model will use to make predictions on the target column. In our case that is "CO2 Emissions (g/km)". Keep in mind, the dataset you are uploading needs to contain same feature columns as your model.

19. Use your model often to predict future behaviour and to learn which key drivers are impacting the outcomes. The more you use and retrain your model, the smarter it becomes!

1. If you want to use Graphite Note demo datasets click "Import DEMO Dataset".

2. Select a dataset you want to use to create machine learning model. In this case we will select Housing-Prices dataset to create a "Regression Analysis" on house price historical data.

3. Once selected, the demo dataset will load directly to your account. The Dataset view will automatically open.

4. Adjust your dataset options on the Settings tab. Click Columns tab to view list of available columns with their corresponding data types. Explore the dataset details on the Summary tab.

5. To create a new model in the Graphite Note main menu click on "Models"

6. You will get list of available models. Click on a "New Model" to create new one.

7. Select the model type from our templates. In our case, we will select "Regression" by double clicking on its name.

8. Select the dataset you want to use to produce the model. We will use "Demo-Housing-Prices.csv"

9. Name your new model. We will call it "Regression on Demo-Housing-Prices"

10. Write the description of the model and select a tag. If you want to, you can also create new a tag from pop-up "Tags" window that will appear on the screen.

11. Click "Create" to create your demo model environment.

12. To set up a Regression Model, firstly, you need to define the "Target Feature". That is a numeric column from your dataset that you'd like to make predictions about. In the case of Regression on Demo Housing Prices, the dataset target feature is "Price" column.

13. Click "Next" to get the list of model features that will be included into scenario. Model relies upon each column (feature) to make accurate predictions. When training model we will calculate which of the features are most important and behave as Key Drivers.

14. To start training the model, click "Run scenario". This will take a sample of 80% of your data and train several machine learning models.

15. Wait for few moments and Voilà! Your Regression model is trained. Click on the "Performance" tab to get model insights and view the Key Drivers.

16. Explore the Regression Model by clicking on Impact Analysis, Model Fit and Training Results to get more insights on how model is trained and set up.

17. If you want to take your model into action. Click on "Predict" tab in the main model menu.

18. You can produce your own What-If analysis based on existing training results. You can also import fresh CSV dataset with data model will use to make predictions on the target column. In our case, that is "Price". Keep in mind, the dataset you are uploading needs to contain the same feature columns as your model.

19. Use your model often to predict future behaviour, and to learn which key drivers are impacting the outcomes. The more you use and retrain your model, the smarter it becomes!

1. If you want to use Graphite Note demo datasets click "Import DEMO Dataset".

2. Select the dataset you want to use to create machine learning model. In this case we will select eCommerce Orders dataset to create RFM Customer Segmentation (Recency, Frequency, Monetary Value) analysis on ecommerce orders data.

3. Once selected, the demo dataset will load directly to your account. Dataset view will automatically open.

4. Adjust your dataset options on Settings tab. Click Columns tab to view list of available columns with their corresponding data types. Explore the dataset details on Summary tab.

5. To create new model in the Graphite Note main menu click on "Models"

6. You will get list of available models. Click on "New Model" to create new one.

7. Select a model type from our templates. In our case we will select "RFM Customer Segmentation" by double clicking on its name.

8. Select dataset you want to use to produce model. We will use "Demo-eCommerce-Orders.csv".

9. Name your new model. We will call it "RFM customer segmentation on Demo-eCommerce-Orders".

10. Write description of the model and select tag. If you want you can also create new tag from pop-up "Tags" window that will appear on the screen.

11. Click "Create" to create your demo model environment.

12. Click this text field.

13. To set up RFM model, you first need to identify and define few parameters. These are: "Time /Date Column", "Customer ID", "Customer Name" (optional) and "Monetary" (amount spent). In our case we will select "created_at" as date, "user_id" as customer and "total" as monetary parameter.

14. To start training model click "Run scenario".

15. Wait for a few moments and Voilà! Your RFM Customer Segmentation model is trained. Click on the "Results" tab to get model insights.

16. You can navigate over different tabs to get deep insights into RFM analysis from different perspectives: Recency, Frequency, Monetary.

17. Tab "RFM Scores" shows detailed explanation on different scores along with RFM segments and descriptions.

18. Tab "RFM Analysis" gives you more details on different segments

19. Tab "RFM Matrix" will show you number of customers belonging to different RFM segment. You can export matrix data to use Customer IDs for different business actions (e.g. exporting list of about to churn customers).

1. If you want to use Graphite Note demo datasets click "Import DEMO Dataset".

2. Select dataset you want to use to create your machine learning model. In this case, we will select Store Item Demand dataset to create Regression analysis on sales across store locations data.

3. Once selected, the demo dataset will load directly to your account. The dataset view will automatically open.

4. Adjust your dataset options on Settings tab. Click Columns tab to view list of available columns with their corresponding data types. Explore dataset details on Summary tab.

5. To create a new model in the Graphite Note main menu, click on "Models".

6. You will get list of available models. Click on "New Model" to create new one.

7. Select model type from our templates. In our case we will select "Regression" by double clicking on its name.

8. Select the dataset you want to use to produce model. We will use "Demo-Store-Item-Demand.csv".

9. Name your new model. We will call it "Regression on Demo-Store-Item-Demand".

10. Write a description of the model and select tag. If you want to, you can also create new tag from pop-up "Tags" window that will appear on the screen.

11. Click "Create" to create your demo model environment.

12. To set up Regression Model, firstly, you will need to define "Target Feature". That is the numeric column from your dataset that you'd like to make predictions about. In case of Regression on Store Item Demand dataset target feature is "Sales" column.

13. Click "Next" to get the list of model features that will be included in model scenario. The model relies on each column (feature) to make accurate predictions. When training a model, we will calculate which of the features are most important and behave as the Key Drivers.

14. To start training your model click "Run scenario". This will take a sample of 80% of your data and train several machine learning models.

15. Wait for few moments and Voilà! Your Regression model is trained. Click on "Performance" tab to get model insights and view Key Drivers.

16. Explore Regression model by clicking on Impact Analysis, Model Fit and Training Results to get more insights on how model is trained and set up.

17. If you want to take your model into action click on "Predict" tab in the main model menu.

18. You can produce your own What-If analysis based on existing training results. You can also import a fresh CSV dataset to make predictions on target column. In our case that is "Sales". Keep in mind, dataset you are uploading needs to contain same feature columns as your model.

19. Use your model often to predict future behaviour and to learn which key drivers are impacting the outcomes. The more you use and retrain your model, the smarter it becomes!

The "What Dataset Do I Need?" section of Graphite Note is a comprehensive resource designed to guide users through the intricacies of dataset selection and preparation for various machine learning models. This section is crucial for users, especially those without extensive AI expertise, as it provides clear, step-by-step instructions and examples on how to curate and structure data for different predictive analytics scenarios.

Key Features of the Section

1. Model-Specific Guidance: Each page within this section is tailored to a specific predictive model, such as cross-selling prediction, churn prediction, or customer segmentation. It outlines the type of data required, the format, and how to interpret and use the data effectively.

2. Sample Datasets and Templates: To make the process more user-friendly, the section includes sample datasets and templates. These examples showcase the necessary columns and data types, along with a brief explanation of each, helping users to model their datasets accurately.

3. Target Column Identification: A crucial aspect of preparing a dataset for machine learning is identifying the target column. This section provides clear guidance on selecting the appropriate target for different types of analyses, whether it's for classification, regression, or clustering.

4. Data Cleaning and Preparation Tips: Recognizing that data rarely comes in a ready-to-use format, this section offers valuable tips on cleaning and preparing data, ensuring that users start their predictive analytics journey on the right foot.

5. Real-World Applications and Use Cases: To bridge the gap between theory and practice, the section includes examples of real-world applications and use cases. This approach helps users understand how their data preparation efforts translate into actionable insights in various business contexts.

1. If you want to use Graphite Note demo datasets click "Import DEMO Dataset".

2. Select dataset you want to use to create your machine learning model. In this case we will select Upsell dataset to create binary classification analysis on additional purchases by customer data.

1. After selection, the demo dataset will automatically load into your account and the dataset view will open immediately.

4. Adjust your dataset options on the Settings tab. Click Columns tab to view the list of available columns with their corresponding data types. Explore dataset details on Summary tab.

5. To create a new model in the Graphite Note main menu, click on "Models"

6. You will get a list of available models. Click on "New Model" to create a new one.

7. Select the model type from our templates. In our case we will select "Binary Classification" by double clicking on its name.

8. Select the dataset you want to use to produce model. We will use "Demo-Upsell.csv".

9. Name your new model. We will call it "Binary Classification on Demo-Upsell".

10. Write a description of the model and select a tag. If you want you can also create new tag from pop-up "Tags" window that will appear on the screen.

11. Click "Create" to create your demo model environment.

12. To set up a Binary Classification model, firstly, you need to define "Target Feature". That is binary column from your dataset that you'd like to make predictions about. In case of Binary Classification on Upsell dataset target feature will be "Applied" column.

13. Click "Next" to get the list of model features that will be included in the model scenario. Your model relies upon each column (feature) to make accurate predictions. When training the model we will calculate which of the features are most important and behave as Key Drivers.

14. To start training your model click "Run scenario". This will take a sample of 80% of your data and train several machine learning models.

15. Wait for few moments and Voilà! Your Binary Classification model is trained. Click on "Performance" tab to get model insights and view the Key Drivers.

16. Explore Binary Classification model by clicking on Impact Analysis and Training Results to get more insights on how model is trained.

17. If you want to take your model into action click on "Predict" tab in the main model menu.

18. You can produce your own What-If analysis based on existing training results. You can also import a fresh CSV dataset to make predictions on the target column. In our case that is "Applied". Keep in mind, the dataset you are uploading needs to contain the same feature columns as your model.

19. Use your model often to predict future behaviour and to learn which key drivers are impacting the outcomes. The more you use and retrain your model, the smarter it becomes!

Predicting customer churn is a critical challenge for businesses aiming to retain their customers and reduce turnover. This problem typically involves a binary classification model, where the goal is to predict whether a customer is likely to leave or discontinue their use of a service or product in the near future.

Dataset Essentials for Customer Churn Prediction

A well-structured dataset is key to accurately predicting customer churn. Essential data elements include:

• Customer Demographics: Age, gender, and other demographic factors that might influence customer loyalty.

• Usage Patterns: Data on how frequently and in what manner customers use the product or service.

• Customer Service Interactions: Records of customer support interactions, complaints, and resolutions.

• Transaction History: Details of customer purchases, payment methods, and transaction frequency.

• Engagement Metrics: Measures of customer engagement, such as email opens, website visits, or app usage.

A typical dataset for churn prediction might look like this:

Target Column: The Churned column is the target variable, indicating whether the customer has churned (Yes) or not (No).

Steps to Success with Graphite Note

1. Data Gathering: Collect comprehensive and relevant customer data.

2. Feature Engineering: Identify and create features that are most indicative of churn.

3. Model Training: Use Graphite Note to train a binary classification model on your dataset.

4. Model Evaluation: Test the model's performance and refine it for better accuracy.

Benefits of Predicting Customer Churn

• Proactive Customer Retention: Identifying at-risk customers allows businesses to take proactive steps to retain them.

• Improved Customer Experience: Insights from churn prediction can guide improvements in products and services.

• Cost Efficiency: Retaining existing customers is often more cost-effective than acquiring new ones.

• Accessible Analytics: Graphite Note's no-code platform makes predictive analytics accessible, enabling businesses of all sizes to leverage AI for customer retention.

In summary, the Predict Customer Churn model is an invaluable tool for businesses focused on customer retention. Through Graphite Note, this advanced predictive capability becomes accessible to businesses without the need for extensive technical expertise, allowing them to make informed, data-driven decisions for customer retention strategies.

The Predict Cross Selling problem is a common challenge faced by businesses looking to maximize their sales opportunities by identifying additional products or services that a customer is likely to purchase. This predictive model falls under the multi-class classification category, where the objective is to predict the likelihood of a customer buying various products, based on their past purchasing behavior and other relevant data.

Dataset Essentials for Cross Selling

To effectively train a machine learning model for cross selling, you need a well-structured dataset that includes:

• Customer Demographics: Information like age, gender, and income, which can influence purchasing decisions.

• Purchase History: Detailed records of past purchases, indicating which products a customer has bought.

• Engagement Metrics: Data on customer interactions with marketing campaigns, website visits, and other engagement indicators.

• Product Details: Information about the products, such as category, price, and any special features.

A typical dataset might look like this:

Target Column: The Target_Product column is crucial as it represents the product that the model will predict the customer is most likely to purchase next.

Steps to Success with Graphite Note

1. Data Collection: Gather comprehensive, clean, and well-structured data.

2. Feature Selection: Identify the most relevant features that could influence the model's predictions.

3. Model Training: Utilize Graphite Note's intuitive platform to train your multi-class classification model.

4. Evaluation and Iteration: Continuously assess and refine the model for better accuracy and relevance.

The Advantage of Predict Cross Selling

• Enhanced Customer Experience: By understanding customer preferences, businesses can offer more personalized recommendations.

• Increased Sales Opportunities: Identifying potential cross-sell products can significantly boost sales.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Removes guesswork from marketing and sales strategies, relying on data-driven insights.

• Accessibility: With Graphite Note, even non-technical users can build and deploy these models, making advanced analytics accessible to all.

In conclusion, the Predict Cross Selling model is a powerful tool in the arsenal of any business looking to enhance its sales strategy. With Graphite Note, this complex task becomes manageable, allowing businesses to leverage their data for maximum impact.

1. If you want to use Graphite Note demo datasets click "Import DEMO Dataset".

2. Select the dataset you want to use to create your machine learning model. In this case, we will select "Mall Customers dataset", to create General Segmentation analysis on customer engagement data.

3. Once selected, the demo dataset will load directly to your account. The dataset view will automatically open.

4. Adjust your dataset options on the Settings tab. Click the Columns tab to view the list of available columns, with their corresponding data types. Explore the dataset details on Summary tab.

5. To create a new model in the Graphite Note main menu, click on "Models"

6. You will get list of available models. Click on the "New Model" to create a new one.

7. Select the model type from our templates. In our case, we will select "General Segmentation" by double clicking on its name.

8. Select the dataset you want to use to produce model. We will use "Demo-Mall-Customers.csv"

9. Name your new model. We will call it "General Segmentation on Demo-Mall-Customers".

10. Write a description of the model and select a tag. If you want to, you can also create new tag from the pop-up "Tags" window that will appear on the screen.

11. Click "Create" to create your demo model environment.

12. To set up your General Segmentation model, firstly, you need to define "Feature" columns. That is numeric column (or columns) from your dataset on which segmentation would be based. In the case of General Segmentation on Mall Customers dataset, the numeric feature will be "Age", Annual Income" and "Spending Score" columns.

13. To start training the model click "Run Scenario". This will train your model based on the uploaded dataset.

14. Wait for few moments and Voilà! Your General Segmentation model is trained. Click on "Results" tab to get model insights and explore segmentation clusters.

15. Navigate over different tabs to get insights from high level "Cluster Summary" to "By Cluster" charts and tables.

16. Use "Cluster Visualisations" to view the scatter plot visualisations of cluster members.

Get an overview of Lead Scoring demo dataset and how it can be used to create your new Graphite Note model in this video:

Or follow instructions below to get step by step guidance on how to use Lead Scoring demo dataset:

1. If you want to use Graphite Note demo datasets click "Import DEMO Dataset".

2. Select the dataset you want to use to create the machine learning model. In this case, we will select "Lead Scoring dataset" to create binary classification analysis on potential customer interactions data.

3. Once selected, the demo dataset will load directly to your account. The Dataset view will automatically open.

4. Adjust your dataset options on the Settings tab. Click Columns tab to view the list of available columns with their corresponding data types. Then explore the dataset details on Summary tab.

5. Click "Models"

6. You will get list of available models. Click on "New Model" to create a new one.

7. Select the model type from our templates. In our case, we will select "Binary Classification" by double clicking on its name.

8. Select dataset you want to use to produce the model. We will use "Demo-Lead-Scoring.csv."

9. Name your new model. We will call it "Binary Classification on Demo-Lead-Scoring".

10. Write the description of the model and select a tag. If you want to, you can also create a new tag from pop-up "Tags" window that will appear on the screen.

11. Click "Create" to create your demo model environment.

12. To set up a Binary Classification model, firstly, you need to define the "Target Feature". That is a binary column from your dataset that you'd like to make predictions about. In the case of Binary Classification on a Lead Scoring dataset, the target feature will be the "Converted" column.

13. Click "Next" to get the list of model features that will be included in the model scenario. The model relies upon each column (feature) to make accurate predictions. When training the model, it will calculate which of the features are most important and behave as Key Drivers.

14. To start training model click "Run Scenario". This will take a sample of 80% of your data and train several machine learning models.

15. Wait for few moments and Voilà! Your Binary Classification model is trained. Click on the "Performance" tab to get model insights and to view the Key Drivers.

16. Explore the "Binary Classification" model by clicking on the Impact Analysis and Training Results to get more insights on how the model is trained.

17. If you want to turn your model into action, click on "Predict" tab in the main model menu.

18. You can produce your own What-If analysis based on existing training results. You can also import a fresh CSV dataset to make predictions on the target column. In our case that is "Converted". Keep in mind, dataset you are uploading needs to contain same feature columns as your model.

19. Use your model often to predict future behaviour, and to learn which key drivers are impacting outcomes. The more you use and retrain your model, the smarter it becomes!

Predict Revenue is a critical task for businesses aiming to forecast future revenue streams accurately. This challenge is typically addressed using a time series forecasting model, which analyzes historical revenue data to predict future trends and patterns.

Dataset Essentials for Predict Revenue

A suitable dataset for Predict Revenue using time series forecasting should include:

• Date/Time: The timestamp of revenue data, usually in daily, weekly, or monthly intervals.

• Revenue: The total revenue recorded in each time period.

• Seasonal Factors: Data on seasonal variations or events that might affect revenue.

• Economic Indicators: Relevant economic factors that could influence revenue trends.

• Marketing Spend: Information on marketing and advertising expenditures, if applicable.

An example dataset for Predict Revenue with time series forecasting might look like this:

Target Column: The Total Revenue column is the primary focus, as the model aims to forecast future values in this series.

Steps to Success with Graphite Note

1. Data Collection: Compile historical revenue data along with any relevant external factors.

2. Time Series Analysis: Utilize Graphite Note to analyze the time series data and identify patterns.

3. Model Training: Train a time series forecasting model using the platform.

4. Model Evaluation: Continuously evaluate and adjust the model based on new data and changing market conditions.

Benefits of Predict Revenue with Time Series Forecasting

• Accurate Financial Planning: Enables more precise budgeting and financial planning.

• Strategic Decision Making: Informs strategic decisions with insights into future revenue trends.

• Adaptability to Market Changes: Helps businesses adapt strategies in response to predicted market changes.

• User-Friendly Analytics: Graphite Note's no-code approach makes sophisticated time series forecasting accessible to users without specialized statistical knowledge.

In summary, Predict Revenue with time series forecasting is an essential tool for businesses to anticipate future revenue trends. Graphite Note simplifies this complex task, allowing businesses to leverage their historical data for insightful and actionable revenue predictions.

Product Demand Forecast is a crucial process for businesses to predict future demand for their products. This task typically involves time series forecasting models, which analyze historical sales data to forecast future demand patterns.

Dataset Essentials for Product Demand Forecast

An effective dataset for Product Demand Forecast using time series forecasting should include:

• Date/Time: The timestamp for each data point, typically daily, weekly, or monthly.

• Product Sales: The number of units sold or the sales volume of each product.

• Product Features: Characteristics of the product, such as category, price, or any special features.

• Promotional Activities: Data on any marketing or promotional activities that might affect sales.

• External Factors: Information on external factors like market trends, economic conditions, or seasonal events.

An example dataset for Product Demand Forecast might look like this:

Target Column: The Sales Volume column is the primary focus, as the model aims to forecast future sales volumes for each product.

Steps to Success with Graphite Note

1. Data Collection: Gather detailed sales data along with product features and external factors.

2. Time Series Analysis: Use Graphite Note to analyze the sales data over time, identifying trends and patterns.

3. Model Training: Train a time series forecasting model on the platform.

4. Model Evaluation: Regularly evaluate the model's performance and adjust it based on new data and market changes.

Benefits of Product Demand Forecast

• Inventory Management: Helps in planning inventory levels to meet future demand, avoiding stockouts or overstock situations.

• Strategic Marketing: Informs marketing strategies by predicting when demand for certain products will increase.

• Resource Allocation: Assists in allocating resources efficiently based on predicted product demand.

• Accessible Forecasting: Graphite Note's no-code platform makes advanced forecasting techniques accessible to a wider range of users.

In summary, Product Demand Forecast is vital for businesses to anticipate market demand and plan accordingly. With Graphite Note, this complex analytical task becomes manageable, enabling businesses to leverage their data for effective demand planning and strategic decision-making.

Predictive Ads Performance is a process where businesses forecast the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns, particularly focusing on metrics like clicks, conversions, or engagement. This task typically involves regression or classification models, depending on the specific goals of the prediction.

Dataset Essentials for Predictive Ads Performance

A comprehensive dataset for Predictive Ads Performance focusing on predicting clicks should include:

• Date/Time: The timestamp for when the ad was run.

• Ad Characteristics: Details about the ad, such as format, content, placement, and duration.

• Target Audience: Information about the audience targeted by the ad, like demographics, interests, or behaviors.

• Spending: The amount spent on each ad campaign.

• External Factors: Any external factors that might influence ad performance, such as market trends or seasonal events.

• Historical Performance Data: Past performance metrics of similar ads.

An example dataset for Predictive Ads Performance with the target column being clicks might look like this:

Target Column: The Clicks column is the primary focus, as the model aims to forecast the number of clicks each ad will receive.

Steps to Success with Graphite Note

1. Data Collection: Compile detailed data on past ad campaigns, including spending, audience, and performance metrics.

2. Feature Engineering: Identify and create features that are most indicative of ad performance.

3. Model Training: Use Graphite Note, Regression Model, to train a model that can predict the number of clicks based on the ad characteristics and other factors.

4. Model Evaluation: Test the model's accuracy and refine it for better performance.

Benefits of Predictive Ads Performance

• Optimized Ad Spending: Predict which ads are likely to perform best and allocate budget accordingly.

• Targeted Campaigns: Tailor ads to the audience segments most likely to engage.

• Performance Insights: Gain insights into what makes an ad successful and apply these learnings to future campaigns.

• Accessible Analytics: Graphite Note's no-code platform makes predictive analytics accessible, enabling businesses to leverage AI for ad performance prediction without needing deep technical expertise.

In summary, Predictive Ads Performance is a valuable tool for businesses looking to maximize the impact of their advertising efforts. With Graphite Note, this advanced capability becomes accessible, allowing for data-driven decisions in ad campaign management.

1. If you want to use Graphite Note demo datasets click "Import DEMO Dataset".

2. Select a dataset you want to use to create your advanced analytics model. In this case, we will select Monthly Car Sales dataset to create a "Timeseries Forecast" analysis on car sales data.

3. Once selected, the demo dataset will load directly to your account. Dataset view will automatically open.

4. Adjust your dataset options on the Settings tab. Click the Columns tab to view the list of available columns with their corresponding data types. Explore the dataset details on the Summary tab.

5. To create a new model in the Graphite Note main menu, click on "Models".

6. You will get list of available models. Click on "New Model" to create new one.

7. Select the model type from our templates. In our case, we will select "Timeseries Forecast" by double clicking on its name.

8. Select the dataset you want to use to produce the model. We will use "Demo-Monthly-Car-Sales.csv".

9. Name your new model. We will call it "Timeseries forecast on Demo-Monthly-Car-Sales".

10. Write description of the model and select a tag. If you want to, you can also create new tag from pop-up "Tags" window, that will appear on the screen.

11. Click "Create" to create your demo model environment.

12. To set up Timeseries forecast analysis first you need to define the "Target Column". That is a numeric column from your dataset that you'd like to forecast. In the case of Timeseries on monthly car sales dataset target column is "Sales"

13. If dataset includes multiple time series sequences, you can select field that will be used to uniquely identify each sequence. In the case of our demo dataset, we will not apply Sequence Identifier field since we have only "Sales" target column.

14.

15. Click "Next" to open "Time/Date Column" selection. Choose "Month" as date column.

16. From additional options below, choose "Monthly" as time interval and define "Forecast Horizon". We will set up forecast horizon to 6 months in the future.

17. Click "Next" to activate "Seasonality" options step. Here, you can define seasonality specifics of your forecast. If time interval is set to daily on the next step you will also have "Advanced options" available.

18. Click "Run Scenario" to train your timeseries forecast.

19. Wait for a few moments and Voilà! Your Timeseries forecast is trained. Click on the "Performance" tab to get insights and view the graph with original(historical) and predicted model data.

20. Explore more details on "trend", "Seasonality" and "Details" tabs.

21. If you want to turn your model into action click on "Predict" tab in the main model menu.

22. You can produce your own Forecast analysis based on the existing training results by selecting Start and End date from drop down calendar and clicking on "Predict" button.

23. Use your model often to predict future sales results. The more you use and retrain your model, the smarter it becomes!

Media Mix Modeling (MMM) is a statistical analysis technique used to quantify the impact of various marketing channels on sales and other key performance indicators (KPIs). It helps businesses allocate their marketing budget more effectively by understanding the contribution of each channel to overall performance.

Dataset Essentials for Media Mix Modeling

A robust dataset for Media Mix Modeling should include:

• Time Period: The specific dates or periods for which the data is collected.

• Marketing Spend: The amount spent on each marketing channel during the period.

• Sales Data: The total sales achieved in the same time period.

• Channel Performance Metrics: Metrics like impressions, clicks, conversions, etc., for each channel.

• External Factors: Information on external factors like economic conditions, competitor activities, or seasonal events.

• Market Dynamics: Changes in market conditions, customer preferences, or product availability.

An example dataset for Media Mix Modeling might look like this:

Target Column: Totall Sales

Steps to Success with Graphite Note

1. Data Compilation: Gather comprehensive data across all marketing channels and corresponding sales data.

2. Model Development: Use Graphite Note, Regression Model, to develop a statistical model that correlates marketing spend across various channels with sales outcomes.

3. Analysis and Insights: Analyze the model's output to understand the effectiveness of each marketing channel.

4. Strategic Decision Making: Apply these insights to optimize future marketing spends and strategies.

Benefits of Media Mix Modeling

• Optimized Marketing Budget: Allocate marketing budgets more effectively across channels.

• ROI Analysis: Understand the return on investment for each marketing channel.

• Strategic Planning: Plan marketing strategies based on data-driven insights.

• Adaptability: Adjust marketing strategies in response to changing market conditions and consumer behaviors.

• Accessible Advanced Analytics: Graphite Note's no-code platform makes complex MMM accessible to teams without specialized statistical knowledge.

In summary, Media Mix Modeling is a powerful tool for businesses to optimize their marketing strategies based on comprehensive data analysis. With Graphite Note, this advanced capability becomes accessible, allowing for more informed and effective marketing budget allocation.

Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) prediction is a process used by businesses to estimate the total value a customer will bring to the company over their entire relationship. This prediction helps in making informed decisions about marketing, sales, and customer service strategies.

Dataset Essentials for Customer Lifetime Value Prediction

A suitable dataset for CLV prediction should include:

• Date: The date of each transaction or interaction with the customer.

• Customer ID: A unique identifier for each customer.

• Monetary Spent: The amount of money spent by the customer on each transaction.

An example dataset for Customer Lifetime Value prediction might look like this:

Steps to Success with Graphite Note

1. Data Collection: Compile transactional data including customer IDs and the amount spent.

2. Data Analysis: Use Graphite Note to analyze the data, focusing on customer purchase patterns and frequency.

3. Model Training: Train a model to predict the lifetime value of a customer based on their transaction history.

Benefits of Predicting Customer Lifetime Value

• Targeted Marketing: Focus marketing efforts on high-value customers.

• Customer Segmentation: Segment customers based on their predicted lifetime value.

• Resource Allocation: Allocate resources more effectively by focusing on retaining high-value customers.

• Personalized Customer Experience: Tailor customer experiences based on their predicted value to the business.

• Strategic Decision-Making: Make informed decisions about customer acquisition and retention strategies.

In summary, predicting Customer Lifetime Value is crucial for businesses to understand the long-term value of their customers. Graphite Note facilitates this process by providing a no-code platform for analyzing customer data and predicting their lifetime value, enabling businesses to make data-driven decisions in customer relationship management.

There are plenty of free sources to find free datasets for machine learning.

Here is a list of some of the most popular ones.

For each dataset, it is necessary to determine its quality. Several characteristics describe high-quality data, but it is essential to point out accuracy, reliability, and completeness. Every high-quality data should be precise and error-free. Otherwise, your data is misleading and inefficient. If your data is not complete, it is harder to use because of the lack of information. What if your data is ambiguous or vague? You cannot trust your data; it's unreliable.

Free datasets for machine learning

By googling stuff like free datasets for machine learning, time-series dataset, classification dataset, etc., you see many links to different sources. But which of them includes high-quality data? We will list a few sources, but it is essential to know that among them, there are also data that have their drawbacks. Therefore, you have to be familiar with the characteristics of a good dataset.

Kaggle

Each dataset has its usability score and description. Within the dataset, there are various tabs such as Tasks, Code, Discussions, etc. Most datasets are related to different projects, so you can find other trained and tested models on the same datasets. On Kaggle, you can find a big community of data analysts, data scientists, and machine learning engineers who can evaluate your work and give you valuable tips for further development.

UCI Machine Learning Repository

GitHub

data.world

Once you have found your dataset, it’s Graphite time; run several models and create various reports using visualizations and tables. With Graphite, it's easier to make business decisions. Maybe you are just a few clicks away from the turning point of your career.

Introduction

Data labeling is the process of tagging data with meaningful and informative labels to train machine learning models. In predictive analytics, labeled data is crucial as it provides the model with examples of correct behavior. This document will guide you through the process of preparing and labeling data for three predictive models:

Lead Scoring,

Churn Prediction,

and MQL to SQL Conversion.

1. Lead Scoring Model (Converted: Yes/No)

Objective: Predict if a lead will convert into a customer.

Dataset Example:

Steps:

1. Data Collection: Gather data on leads, including their industry, company size, and interactions with your platform.

2. Labeling: For each lead, label them as 'Yes' if they converted into a customer and 'No' if they didn't.

3. Reasoning: Labeling helps the model understand patterns of conversion based on the features provided.

2. Churn Prediction Model (Churned: Yes/No)

Objective: Predict if a customer will churn or leave your service.

Dataset Example:

Steps:

1. Data Collection: Gather data on customer usage patterns, support interactions, and feedback scores.

2. Labeling: For each customer, label them as 'Yes' if they churned and 'No' if they continued using your service.

3. Reasoning: Labeling helps the model identify signs of customer dissatisfaction or reduced engagement, which might lead to churn.

3. MQL to SQL Conversion Model (Converted: Yes/No)

Objective: Predict if a Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) will become a Sales Qualified Lead (SQL).

Dataset Example:

Steps:

1. Data Collection: Gather data on MQLs, including their engagement with webinars, content downloads, and email interactions.

2. Labeling: For each MQL, label them as 'Yes' if they became an SQL and 'No' if they didn't.

3. Reasoning: Labeling helps the model recognize patterns of engagement that indicate a lead's readiness to move to the sales stage.

Conclusion

Data labeling is a foundational step in predictive analytics. By providing clear, accurate labels, you enable your predictive models to learn from past data and make accurate future predictions. Ensure your labels are consistent and based on well-defined criteria to achieve the best results with Graphite Note's no-code predictive analytics platform.

Data is an essential component of any data modeling and analysis process. The kind of data you need for modeling depends on the specific problem you are trying to solve. In general, the data should be relevant, accurate, and consistent, and it should cover a significant period. In some cases, you may also need to preprocess or transform the data to make it suitable for modeling.

If you are new to using Graphite Note or are looking for some examples to practice with, there are several popular datasets available that you can explore. Some examples include weather data, financial data, social media data, and sensor data. These datasets are often available in open-source repositories or can be downloaded from public sources, such as government websites, social media platforms, or financial databases.

Graphite Note is a powerful tool that allows you to predict, visualize and analyze data in real-time. With the right dataset, you can use Graphite Note to gain valuable insights and make informed decisions about your business or research. Whether you are analyzing financial data to predict market trends or monitoring sensor data to optimize your production processes, our platform can help you make sense of your data and identify patterns that would be difficult to detect otherwise.

While the kind of data you need may vary depending on your specific needs, there are several popular datasets that you can use to practice and explore the capabilities of Graphite Note. With the right dataset and a solid understanding of data modeling and analysis, you can unlock the full potential of Graphite Note and gain insights that will drive your business or research forward.

We have highlighted a few popular datasets so you can get to know our platform better. After that, it's all up to you - collect your data and start having insights and fun!

An education company named “X Education” sells online courses to industry professionals. Many professionals interested in the courses land on their website and browse for courses on any given day—an excellent dataset for Binary Classification, with a target column "Converted" (YES/NO).

1.1 Usage

Use Graphite Note to gain valuable insights into your sales pipeline by identifying which leads are converting to customers and the factors that contribute to their success. With this information, you can optimize your sales strategy and improve your overall conversion rates.

In addition, our tool can also help you predict which new leads are most likely to convert to customers and provide a probability score for each lead. This can enable you to prioritize your sales efforts and focus on the leads with the highest conversion potential.

By leveraging our tool, you can gain a deeper understanding of your sales funnel and take proactive steps to improve your conversion rates, reduce churn, and increase revenue.

1.2 Model Type

1.3 How to Build This Model

To get started, download the provided dataset and upload it to Graphite Note. Once uploaded, create a new Binary Classification model in Graphite Note with the 'Converted' variable as the Target Variable. This will allow you to predict which leads are most likely to convert to customers.

After training the model, explore the insights that it provides, such as the most important features for predicting conversion and the distribution of conversion probabilities. This can help you to gain a better understanding of the factors that contribute to lead conversion and make informed decisions about your sales strategy.

1.4 What-if?

Finally, you can use the model to run a "what-if" scenario by predicting the conversion probability for new leads based on different scenarios or assumptions. This can help you to forecast the impact of changes in your sales approach or marketing efforts and make data-driven decisions.

By following these steps, you can leverage Graphite Note and the provided dataset to gain valuable insights into your sales pipeline, predict lead conversion, and optimize your sales strategy for better results.

A Telco company customer dataset. Each row represents a customer and each column contains the customer’s attributes. The dataset includes information about:

Customers who left the company – that will be our target column, ("Churn").

Services that each customer has signed up for – phone, multiple lines, internet, online security, online backup, device protection, tech support, and streaming TV and movies.

Customer account information – how long they’ve been a customer, contract, payment method, paperless billing, monthly charges, and total charges.

Demographic info about customers – gender, age range, and if they have partners and dependents.

2.1 Usage

Use Graphite Note to gain valuable insights into your customer base and identify which customers are most likely to churn. By analyzing the factors that contribute to churn, you can optimize your retention strategy and reduce customer churn rates.

In addition, our tool can also help you predict which customers are at high risk of churning, and provide a probability score for each customer. This can enable you to take proactive steps to retain those customers with the highest churn risk, such as offering personalized promotions or improving their overall experience.

By leveraging our tool, you can gain a deeper understanding of your customer base and identify opportunities to reduce churn, increase retention rates, and ultimately drive revenue growth. With our predictive churn model, you can make data-driven decisions that lead to more satisfied customers and a stronger business.

2.2 Model Type

2.3 How to Build This Model

To get started, download the provided dataset and upload it to Graphite Note. Once uploaded, create a new Binary Classification model in Graphite Note with the 'Churn' variable as the Target Variable.

This will allow you to predict which customers are most likely to churn.

After training the model, explore the insights that it provides, such as the most important features for predicting churn and the distribution of churn probabilities. This can help you to gain a better understanding of the factors that contribute to customer churn and make informed decisions about your retention strategy.

2.4 What-if?

Finally, you can use the model to run a "what-if" scenario by predicting the churn probability for different groups of customers based on different scenarios or assumptions. This can help you to forecast the impact of changes in your retention approach or customer experience efforts and make data-driven decisions.

By following these steps, you can leverage Graphite Note and the provided dataset to gain valuable insights into your customer base, predict customer churn, and optimize your retention strategy for better results.

The dataset contains monthly data on car sales from 1960 to 1968. It is great for our time series forecast model with which you can predict sales for the upcoming months.

3.1 Usage

Use Graphite Note to gain valuable insights into your business operations and forecast future trends by analyzing time series data. With our advanced forecasting models, you can make informed decisions about your business and optimize your operations for better results.

Our tool enables you to analyze historical data and identify patterns and trends, such as seasonality or cyclical trends. This can help you to forecast future demand or performance and make data-driven decisions about resource allocation, capacity planning, or inventory management.

3.2 Model Type

3.3 How to Build This Model

To get started, download the provided dataset and upload it to Graphite Note. Once uploaded, create a new Timeseries Forecast model in Graphite Note with

• The 'Sales' variable as aTarget Variable

• Time/Date Column: Month

• Time Interval: Monthly

After training the model, explore the insights that it provides, such as identifying patterns, seasonality, and trends. This can help you to forecast future performance, plan resources effectively, and optimize your operations.

3.4 What-if?

Finally, you can use the model to run a "what-if" scenario by predicting future values.

This can help you to forecast the impact of changes in your business operations, such as changes in demand, capacity planning, or inventory management.

By following these steps, you can leverage Graphite Note to gain valuable insights into your business trends, forecast future performance, and optimize your operations for better results. With our advanced time series forecasting models, you can stay ahead of the competition and take advantage of new opportunities as they arise.

This is a demo CSV with orders for an imaginary eCommerce shop. You can use it for Timeseries forecasting, RFM model, Customer Lifetime Value Model, General Segmentation, or New vs Returning Customers model in Graphite.

A demo Mall Customers dataset from Kaggle. Ideal for General customer segmentation in Graphite.

RFM Customer Segmentation: An Overview RFM (Recency, Frequency, Monetary) customer segmentation is a method businesses use to categorize customers based on their purchasing behavior. This approach helps personalize marketing strategies, improve customer engagement, and increase sales.

The segmentation is based on three criteria:

• Recency: How recently a customer made a purchase.

• Frequency: How often they make purchases.

• Monetary Value: How much money they spend.

Essential Dataset Components for RFM Segmentation A robust dataset for effective RFM segmentation includes the following key elements:

1. Date (Recency): The date of each customer's last transaction, essential for assessing the 'Recency' aspect of RFM.

2. Customer ID: A unique identifier for each customer, crucial for tracking individual purchasing behaviors.

3. Monetary Spent (Monetary Value): The total amount spent by the customer in each transaction, to evaluate the 'Monetary' component of RFM.

Example Dataset for RFM Customer Segmentation

Steps to Success with Graphite Note for RFM Segmentation

1. Data Collection: Gather comprehensive data including customer IDs, transaction dates, and amounts spent.

2. Data Analysis: Utilize Graphite Note to dissect the data, focusing on recency, frequency, and monetary values of customer transactions.

3. Segmentation Modeling: Employ models to segment customers based on RFM criteria, facilitating targeted marketing strategies.

Benefits of RFM Segmentation Using Graphite Note

• Enhanced Marketing Strategies: Tailor marketing campaigns based on customer segments.

• Improved Customer Engagement: Customize interactions based on individual customer behaviors.

• Efficient Resource Allocation: Focus efforts on the most profitable customer segments.

• Strategic Business Decisions: Make informed choices regarding customer relationship management and retention strategies.

In conclusion, RFM Customer Segmentation is a powerful approach for businesses seeking to understand and cater to their customers more effectively. Graphite Note offers a no-code platform that simplifies the analysis of customer data for RFM segmentation, enabling businesses to leverage their data for strategic advantage in customer engagement and retention.

First things first, you have to upload you CSV file(s) into Graphite.

To upload a CSV file:

1. Go to Create New on Datasets, or New Dataset when you are in the datasets list

1. Select the CSV file

1. Select or drop your CSV file

1. Select Parse file (you can rename or change the data type of your columns)

1. Select Create

1. If you want to use Graphite Note demo datasets click "Import DEMO Dataset".

2. Select the dataset you want to use to create machine learning model. In this case we will select a Diamonds dataset to create Multi Class Analysis on diamond characteristics data.

3. Once selected, the demo dataset will load directly to your account. Dataset view will automatically open.

4. Adjust your dataset options on Settings tab. Click Columns tab to view list of available columns with their corresponding data types. Explore dataset details on Summary tab.

5. To create new model in the Graphite Note main menu click on "Models"

6. You will get list of available models. Click on "New Model" to create a new one.

7. Select a model type from our templates. In our case we will select "Multi-Class Classification" by double clicking on its name.

8. Select the dataset you want to use to produce model. We will use "Demo-Diamonds.csv"

9. Name your new model. We will call it "Multi-Class Classification on Demo-Diamonds"

10. Write description of the model and select tag. If you want you can also create new tag from pop-up "Tags" window that will appear on the screen.

11. Click "Create" to create your demo model environment.

12. To set up a Multi Class model first you need to define "Target Feature". That is text column from your dataset you'd like to make predictions about. In case of Multi Class on Diamonds dataset target feature is "Cut" column.

13. Click "Next" to get the list of model features that will be included under the scenario. Model relies on each column (feature) to make accurate predictions. When training the model, we will calculate which of the features are most important and behave as Key Drivers.

14. To start training model click "Run Scenario". This will take a sample of 80% of your data and train several machine learning models.

15. Wait for few moments and Voilà! Your Regression model is trained. Click on "Performance" tab to get model insights and view Key Drivers.

16. Explore Multi Class model by clicking on Impact Analysis, Model Fit, Accuracy Overview or Training Results to get more insights on how model is trained and set up.

17. If you want to take your model into action click on "Predict" tab in the main model menu.

18. You can produce your own What-If analysis based on existing training results. You can also import a fresh CSV dataset to make predictions on target column. In our case that is "Cut". Keep in mind, the dataset you are uploading needs to contain the same feature columns as your model.

19. Use your model often to predict future behaviour and to learn which key drivers are impacting the outcomes. The more you use and retrain your model, the smarter it becomes!

To understand, if you have a new file with new data, you can re-upload to append it to the previous dataset. Just keep in mind that the file you select must have the same column structure as the previously uploaded file.

To re-upload a CSV file :

1. Go to Datasets list

1. Select the dataset you want to re-upload

1. Select Re-upload

1. Depending on your needs, you can select Append data

1. Select or drop your CSV file

1. Select Update

For example, it can be useful for monthly data. If every month you are getting new data in a CSV file and you need to merge the data for all the months into one CSV file. Instead of repeating the copy and paste commands, you can use the re-upload option on every month, which is easier and faster.

1. If you want to use Graphite Note demo datasets click "Import DEMO Dataset".

2. Select the dataset you want to use to create your machine learning model. In this case, we will select MMM dataset to create Regression Analysis on marketing mix and sales data.

3. Once selected, the demo dataset will load directly to your account. The dataset view will automatically open.

4. Adjust your dataset options on the Settings Tab. Click the Columns tab to view list of available columns with their corresponding data types. Explore dataset details on the Summary tab.

5. To create a new model in the Graphite Note main menu click on "Models".

6. You will get list of available models. Click on "New Model" to create a new one.

7. Select your model type from our templates. In our case we will select "Regression" by double clicking on its name.

8. Select dataset you want to use to produce the model. We will use "Demo-MMM.csv"

9. Name your new model. We will call it "Regression on Demo-MMM".

10. Write description of the model and select tag. If you want you can also create new tag from pop-up "Tags" window that will appear on the screen.

11. Click "Create" to create your demo model environment.

12. To set up your "Regression Model", firstly, you need to define "Target Feature". That is numeric column from your dataset that you'd like to make predictions about. In the case of Regression on Marketing Mix and Sales Dataset, the target feature is "Sales" column.

13. Click "Next" to get the list of model features that will be included in scenario. The model relies upon each column (feature) to make accurate predictions. When training the model, we will calculate which of the features are most important and behave as Key Drivers.

14. To start training the model, click "Run Scenario". This will take a sample of 80% of your data and train several machine learning models.

15. Wait for few moments and Voilà! Your Regression model is trained. Click on "Performance" tab to get model insights and view the Key Drivers.

16. Explore Regression model by clicking on Impact Analysis, Model Fit and Training Results to get more insights on how the model is trained and set up.

17. If you want to take your model into action, click on "Predict" tab in the main model menu.

18. You can produce your own What-If analysis based on existing training results. You can also import fresh CSV dataset with data model will use to make predictions on target column. In our case, that is "Sales". Keep in mind, dataset you are uploading needs to contain same feature columns as your model.

19. Use your model often to predict future behaviour and to learn which key drivers are impacting the outcomes. The more you use and retrain your model, the smarter it becomes!

Predictive Lead Scoring is a technique used to rank leads in terms of their likelihood to convert into customers. This approach typically employs a binary classification model, where each lead is classified as 'high potential' or 'low potential' based on various attributes and behaviors.

Dataset Essentials for Predictive Lead Scoring

To effectively implement Predictive Lead Scoring, a dataset with the following elements is essential:

• Lead Demographics: Information such as age, location, and job title.

• Engagement Metrics: Data on how the lead interacts with your business, like website visits, email opens, and download history.

• Lead Source: The origin of the lead, such as organic search, referrals, or marketing campaigns.

• Previous Interactions: History of past interactions, including calls, emails, or meetings.

• Purchase History: If applicable, details of past purchases or subscriptions.

An example dataset for Predictive Lead Scoring might look like this:

Target Column: The Converted column is the target variable. It indicates whether the lead converted to a customer.

Steps to Success with Graphite Note

1. Data Collection: Gather detailed and relevant data on leads.

2. Feature Selection: Choose the most predictive features for lead scoring.

3. Model Training: Utilize Graphite Note to train a binary classification model.

4. Model Evaluation: Test and refine the model for optimal performance.

Benefits of Predictive Lead Scoring

• Efficient Lead Management: Prioritize leads with the highest conversion potential, optimizing sales efforts.

• Personalized Engagement: Tailor interactions based on the lead's predicted preferences and potential.

• Resource Optimization: Allocate marketing and sales resources more effectively.

• Accessible Analytics: Graphite Note's no-code platform makes predictive lead scoring accessible to teams without deep technical expertise.

In summary, Predictive Lead Scoring is a powerful tool for optimizing sales and marketing strategies. With Graphite Note, businesses can leverage advanced analytics to score leads effectively, enhancing their conversion rates and overall efficiency.

Merging datasets allows you to combine data from different sources or related data for more comprehensive analysis.

Steps to Merge Datasets

1. Select Merge Dataset from the Menu

To begin the process, navigate to the main menu and select the "Merge Dataset" option. This will open a new window where you can start the merging process.

2. Enter Name and Description of the Merged Dataset

In the new window, you will see fields to enter the name and description of your new merged dataset. This helps you identify the purpose of the merged dataset for future reference. You can also add optional tags to further categorize your dataset.

3. Select Datasets to Merge and Define the Type of Join

Next, you will select the first dataset you want to merge from the dropdown menu. Repeat this step to select the second dataset.

After selecting your datasets, choose the type of join you want to perform: inner, left, right, or outer. The type of join determines how the datasets are combined based on the values in the key columns.

Then, select the key columns on which to merge the datasets. These are the columns that the datasets have in common and will be used to align the data.

4. Select Columns for Your New Merged Dataset

Now, you will choose which columns you want to include in your new merged dataset. You can select columns from either or both of the original datasets.

Once you've selected your columns, you can use the "Test This Merge" button to preview the merged rows. This allows you to check that the datasets are merging as expected before finalizing the process.

5. Create Your Merged Dataset

If you're happy with the preview of the merged dataset, click the "Create" button to finalize the merge. Your new merged dataset will now be available for use in your Graphite Note projects.

Remember, merging datasets is a powerful tool for combining and analyzing data in Graphite Note. By following these steps, you can easily merge datasets to gain new insights from your data.

If you are using SQL for your database, you can connect to it and write your own SQL.

To connect to your database:

1. Go to Create New on Datasets, or New Dataset when you are in the datasets list

1. Chose MySQL/MariaDB or PostgreSQL

1. Establish a connection

• Enter your server hostname/IP address, database port, database user, database password, and database name

• Select Check Connection

• Ensure that your firewall accepts incoming requests from the following two IP addresses: 99.81.63.220 and 68.183.64.54

1. Write the desired SQL and click on the Run SQL button to get your data

You should see all the columns from the selected dataset appearing. If necessary, you can change column names, data types, or data formats

1. Click on the Create button to create your dataset

It's much easier to get data from databases using SQL - you can adjust the dataset to your needs! By repeating the above steps, you can easily get your data and start running various models without writing down any line of code.

Purpose

The Confusion Matrix is a powerful diagnostic tool in classification tasks within predictive analytics. It presents a clear and concise layout for evaluating the performance of a classification model by showing the actual versus predicted values in a tabular format. The matrix allows users, regardless of their coding expertise, to assess the accuracy and effectiveness of a predictive model, providing insights into not only the number of correct and incorrect predictions but also the type of errors made.

Components of the Confusion Matrix

A confusion matrix for a binary classification problem consists of four components:

• True Positives (TP): The number of instances that were predicted as positive and are actually positive.

• False Positives (FP): The number of instances that were predicted as positive but are actually negative.

• True Negatives (TN): The number of instances that were predicted as negative and are actually negative.

• False Negatives (FN): The number of instances that were predicted as negative but are actually positive.

Applications

In the context of Graphite Note, a no-code predictive analytics platform, the confusion matrix serves several key purposes:

1. Performance Measurement: It quantifies the performance of a classification model, offering a visual representation of the model's ability to correctly or incorrectly predict categories.

2. Error Analysis: By breaking down the types of errors (FP and FN), the matrix aids in understanding specific areas where the model may require improvement.

3. Decision Support: The confusion matrix supports decision-making by highlighting the balance between sensitivity (or recall) and precision, which can be crucial for business outcomes.

4. Model Tuning: Users can leverage the insights from the confusion matrix to adjust model parameters and thresholds to optimize for certain predictive behaviors.

5. Communication Tool: It acts as a straightforward communication tool for stakeholders to grasp the results of a classification model without delving into complex statistical jargon.

Interpretation

In the example confusion matrix (Model Performance -> Accuracy Overview)

• There are 799 instances where the model correctly predicted the positive class (TP).

• There are 15622 instances where the model incorrectly predicted the positive class (FP).

• There are 348 instances where the model failed to identify the positive class (FN).

• There are 18159 instances where the model correctly identified the negative class (TN).

The high number of FP and FN relative to TP suggests a potential imbalance or a need for model refinement to improve predictive accuracy.

Conclusion

The classification confusion matrix is an integral part of the model evaluation in Graphite Note, enabling users to make informed decisions about the deployment and iteration of their predictive models.

Settings

First, on the Settings tab, you can re-upload the dataset, rename it, and change the description and the tag. You also have the information on the type, the ID, the creation date, and the updated date.

Columns

The Columns tab provides you the original name, the column name, the data type, and the data format of each column, that you can modify.

View Data

On the View Data tab, you have all the data with the number of columns and rows.

Summary

The Summary gives a simple analysis of each column with a graph.

For numerical columns, it counts the number of null values; and calculates the sum, the mean, the standard deviation, the min, the max, the lower and upper quantile, and the median.

For categorical columns, it counts the number of null values, of unique values, and the min and max length.

Association

The last part is the Association tab, which measures the relationship between two variables. The association between numerical variables is the correlation:

• a zero correlation indicates no relationship between the variables

• a correlation of +1 indicates a perfect positive correlation, meaning that as one variable goes up, the other goes up as well

• a correlation of –1 indicates a perfect negative correlation, meaning that as one variable goes up, the other goes down

If you need, you can use the More details button to better understand associations.

Model Scenario

A Timeseries Forecast Model is designed to predict future values by analyzing historical time-related data. To utilize this model, your dataset must include both time-based and numerical columns. In this tutorial, we'll cover the fundamentals of the Model Scenario to help you achieve optimal results. Within the Model Scenario, you'll select parameters related to your dataset and the model itself.

For the Target Column, select a numeric value you want to predict. It's crucial to have values by day, week, or year. If some dates are repeated, you can aggregate them by taking their sum, average, etc.

Next, choose a Sequence Identifier Field to group certain fields and generate an independent forecast for each time series. These values shouldn't be unique; they must form a series.

Then, select the Time/Date Column, specifying the column containing time-related values. The Time Interval represents the data frequency—choose daily for daily data, yearly for annual data, etc. With Forecast Horizon, decide how many days, weeks, or years you want to predict from the last date in your dataset.

The model performs well with seasonal data patterns. If your data shows a linear growth trend, select "additive" for Seasonality Mode; for exponential growth, select "multiplicative." For example, if you see annual patterns, set Yearly Seasonality to True. (TIP: Plotting your data beforehand can help you understand these patterns.) If you're unsure, the model will attempt to detect seasonality automatically.

For daily or hourly intervals, you can access Advanced Parameters to add special dates, weekends, holidays, or limit the target value.

Advanced Parameters

We are constantly enhancing our platform with new features and improving existing models. For your daily data, we've introduced some new capabilities that can significantly boost forecast accuracy. Now, you can limit your target predictions, remove outliers, and include country holidays and special events.

To set prediction limits, enter the minimum and maximum values for your target variable. For example, if you're predicting daily temperatures and know the maximum is 40°C, enter that value to prevent the model from predicting higher temperatures. This helps the model recognize the appropriate range of the Target Column. Additionally, you can use the Remove Days of the Week feature to exclude certain days from your predictions.

Country holidays and special dates

We added parameters for country holidays and special dates to improve model accuracy. Large deviations can occur around holidays, where stores see more customers than usual. By informing the model about these holidays, you can achieve more balanced and accurate predictions. To add holidays in Graphite Note, navigate to the advanced section of the Model Scenario and select the relevant country or countries.

Similarly, you can add promotions or events that affect your data. Enter the promotion name, start date, duration, and future dates. This ensures the model accounts for these events in future predictions.

Combining these parameters provides more accurate results. The more information the model receives, the better the predictions.

Removing data points

In addition to adding holidays and special events, you can delete specific data points from your dataset. In Graphite Note, enter the start and end dates of the period you want to remove. For single-day periods, enter the same start and end date. You can remove multiple periods if necessary. Understanding your data and identifying outliers or irrelevant periods is crucial for accurate predictions. Removing these dates can help eliminate biases and improve model accuracy.

By following these steps, you can harness the full potential of your Timeseries Forecast Model, providing valuable insights and more accurate predictions for your business. Now it's your turn to do some modeling and explore your results!

Training model

After setting all parameters it is time to Run Scenario and train Machine Learning model.

Model Performance

After running your model, review your results. The Model Performance section provides visual and numerical summaries of key metrics. You'll see values for four evaluation metrics, crucial for assessing your machine learning algorithm's performance.

R-squared determines the proportion of variance in the dependent variable that can be explained by the independent variable. MAPE (Mean absolute percentage error), MAE (Mean absolute error) and RMSE (Root mean squared error) are measures that describe the average difference between the actual and predicted value.

Model Fit

The Model Fit Tab features a graph displaying actual and predicted values. Besides the primary target value prediction (yellow line), the model shows a range of values, known as the uncertainty interval (yellow shaded area). This visualization helps you gauge your model's performance.

If you used the Sequence Identifier Field, you can choose which value to analyze in each Model Result.

Trend

Trends and seasonality are key characteristics of time-series data that should be analyzed. The Trend Tab displays a graph illustrating the global trend that Graphite Note has detected from your historical data.

Seasonality

Seasonality represents the repeating patterns or cycles of behavior over time. Depending on your Time Interval, you can find one or two graphs in the Seasonality Tab. For daily data, one graph shows weekly patterns, while the other shows yearly patterns. For weekly and monthly data, the graph highlights recurring patterns throughout the year.

Special Dates

The Special Dates graph shows the percentage effects of the special dates and holidays in historical and future data:

Details

The Details Tab contains a comprehensive table with all the values related to the Model Fit Tab, along with additional information.

Predict

Once your model is trained zou can use to fullfill its real function and that is predicting future values for Target column and trend. Use Predict tab to set up Star date and End date for time interval for which prediction will be calculated.

after trigering predict button table with prediction results and trends will become available. Prediction results will have the same frequency as trained model. (for example if model is trained on daily data predictions will be calculated for every day in prediction interval, if model is trained monthly, predictions will be created for every month)

Use API

Beside predict option where you can mannualz enter prediction parameters in case of timeseries Start end End tade Graphite Note offers API connection that can be used as a two-way communication between Graphite Note model third party external applications. You can use the API to programmatically make predictions by passing data to a model and retrieve the prediction results in real time. Details on how to use API you can find in the REST API section.

The request requires the Authorization header to be included. This header should be set to "Bearer [token]". You will replace[token] with your unique token that can be found by accessing the account info page in the Graphite Note app, under the section displaying your current plan information.

Create Notebook

Click on New Notebook button to open New notebook creation vizard. Choose neotebook name, description, and attributes and click Create.

You can use notebook as single place to represent any of the following data:

Text with descriptions and writen insights about data

New visualization - you can choose between different visualisations to show data from zour dataset (such as barchart, linechart,

MODEL RESULT - you can present model results containing predictions based on data feed to model throug Predict tab or API.

MODEL ACTIONABLE INSIGHT - zou can present recomended actionable insight prepared by Gen Ai.

In our case we want to expose predct option to final user similar as it is available on Predict tab. Select Model result option and you will be guided to Model result visualization creator.

Choose model you want to use and you will be guided to next step where zou will choose model result you want to include into notebook.

Choose Predict as tab you would like to include into notebook. Predict tab enables users to make their own prediction interval selections and generate predictions based on model.

Once Notebook options are saved you will get Notebook frontend screen. You can always expand zour notebook with additional text, visualisations and model results.

You can share notebook to other users by copying URL link

Model Scenario

With the Binary Classification model, you can analyze feature importance in a binary column with two distinct values. This model also predicts likely outcomes based on various parameters. To achieve optimal results, we'll cover the basics of the Model Scenario, where you will select parameters related to your dataset and the model itself.

To run the scenario, you need to have a Target Feature, which must be a binary column. This means it should contain only two distinct values, such as Yes/No or 1/0.

In the next step, select the Model Features you wish to analyze. All features that fit into the model are selected by default, but you may deselect any features you do not want to use. Graphite Note automatically preprocesses your data for model training, excluding features that are unsuitable. You can view the list of excluded features and the reasons for their exclusion on the right side of the screen.

Moving forward, you'll see a comprehensive list of preprocessing steps that Graphite Note will apply to prepare your data for training. This enhances data quality, ensuring your model produces accurate results. Typically, these steps are performed by data scientists, but with our no-code machine learning platform, Graphite Note handles it for you. After reviewing the preprocessing steps, you can finish and Run Scenario.

The training duration may vary depending on the data volume, typically ranging from 1 to 10 minutes. The training will utilize 80% of the data to train various machine learning models and the remaining 20% to test these models and calculate relevant scores. Once completed, you will receive information about the best model based on the F1 value and details about training time.

Model Performance

Key Drivers

Key Drivers indicate the importance of each column (feature) for the Model's predictions. The higher the reliance of the model on a feature, the more critical it is. Graphite uses permutation feature importance to determine these values.

Impact Analysis

The Impact Analysis tab allows you to select various features and analyze, using a bar chart, how changes in each feature affect the target feature. You can switch between Count and Percentage views.

Model Fit

The Model Fit Tab displays the performance of the trained model. It includes a stacked bar chart with percentages showing correct and incorrect predictions for binary values (1 or 0, Yes or No).

Accuracy Overview

On the Accuracy Overview tab, you'll find detailed information on correct and incorrect predictions (True positives and negatives / False positives and negatives). Model metrics are explained at the bottom of the section.

Training Results

In the Training Results Tab, you will find information about all the models automatically considered during the training process. Graphite ran several machine learning algorithms suitable for binary classification problems, using 80% of the data for training and 20% for testing. The best model, based on the F1 score, is chosen and marked in green in the models list.

Details

Details tab shows the results of the predictive model, presented in a table format. Each record includes the predicted label, predicted probability, and predicted correctness, offering insights into the model's predictions, confidence, and accuracy for each data point. Dataset test results can be exporetd into Excel by clicking on the XLSX button in the right corner.

Take actions with Binary Classification

Once the model is trained, you can use it to predict future values, solve binary classification problems, and drive business decisions. Here are ways to take action with your Binary Classification model:

Actionable Insights

In Graphite Note, you can generate Actionable Insights using the Actionable Insights Input Form. Here, you can provide specific details about your business and objectives. This data is then combined with model training results (e.g., Binary Classification with Key Drivers) to produce a tailored analytics narrative aligned with your goals.

Actionable Insights leverage generative AI models to deliver these results. These insights are conclusions drawn from data that can be directly turned into actions or responses. You can access

Actionable Insights from the main navigation menu, provided you are subscribed to a Graphite Note plan that includes actionable insights queries.

Predict

After building and analyzing a predictive model using Graphite Note, the "Predict" function allows you to apply the model to new data. This enables you to forecast outcomes or target variables based on different feature combinations, providing actionable insights for decision-making.

Create Notebook

You can share your prediction results with your team using the Notebook feature. With Notebooks, users can also run their own predictions on your Binary Classification model.

When you first create your model you have to choose between many models.

Data preprocessing

Before running your scenario of your model, you can understand how the model is processed. First, it has to train, meaning we take 80% of the dataset to learn about it. Then, the remaining 20% are going to test it and calculate the model score. If the model score is high, the model trained is accurate and close to the test.

Data preprocessing is a crucial step in machine learning, enhancing model accuracy and performance by transforming and cleaning the raw data to remove inconsistencies, handle missing values, and scale features, and ensure compatibility with the chosen algorithm.

During preprocessing we can deal with

• null values: if the column is 50% null or more, the column will not be included in model training

• missing values: for a numerical column it will change it by the average, and for a categorical feature it will become "not_available"

• One Hot Encoding: categorical data is transformed into numeric values before training a model, to be suitable for machine learning algorithms

• fit imbalance: fixing the inequal distibution of target class which are not ideal for training

• normalization: rescaling the values of numerical columns to have a better training result

• constants: if the column has one unique value (a constant), the column will not be included in the model training

• cardinality: if the column has high number of unique values, the column will not be included in the model training.

Now that you have imported your CSV file, or connected to your database, you can create your model.

To create your model:

1. Select a model type from our templates.

In this example, we are going with a Timeseries Model to predict our future sales!

1. Select a source Dataset for this Model. Pay attention to the required columns which are different from model to model.

If you don't have a time-related column like dates in your Dataset, you cannot perform a time-series forecasting

1. In the Model Scenario, identify all parameters and relevant columns from your dataset, it depends on the model that you chose (which column in your dataset contains dates, which one you want to predict, and so on...)

2. Run the model and enjoy insights.

Don't forget to explore the Prediction, Trend, Seasonality, and Details Tab for additional insights.

And that’s it, your first Model is created and ready for exploration.

Introduction

In predictive modeling, key drivers (or influencers) are pivotal in discerning which features within a dataset most significantly impact the target variable. These influencers provide insights into the relative importance of each variable, enabling data scientists and analysts to understand and predict outcomes more accurately.

By highlighting the strongest predictors, key influencers inform the prioritization of features for model optimization, ensuring that models are precise and interpretable in real-world scenarios. This foundational understanding is crucial for refining models and aligning them closely with the underlying patterns and trends present in the data.

Reading Key Drivers

When examining the visualization of key influencers in Graphite Note Models, you'll find features arrayed according to their influence on the target variable, organized from most to least important on the left.

This ranking allows for a quick assessment of which factors are pivotal in the model's predictions.

By observing the length and direction of the bars associated with each feature, one can gauge the strength of influence they have on the target outcome.

The image shows a data visualization explaining how different amounts of interaction with website pages (measured in page visits) influence whether someone will take a specific action, labeled "Applied," with "YES" being the action taken.

1. For a high number of page visits, between 29.33 and 35, the likelihood of taking the action increases significantly—by more than double (2.26 times more likely).

2. For a moderate number of page visits, between 12.33 and 18, the action is still more likely but less so than the higher range—1.65 times more likely.

3. At a lower number of page visits, between 6.67 and 12.33, the action becomes less likely than the baseline by a factor of 1.37.

4. For very few page visits, less than 6.67, the likelihood of action drops drastically to less than half (2.36 times less likely).

The percentages and observations indicate how many cases fall within each range and how many of those cases resulted in the action "Applied" being taken. The visualization communicates that more engagement with the website (as measured by page visits) generally increases the likelihood of the desired action occurring.

Statistical Methodology Used

Graphite Note uses advanced statistical functions designed to calculate the influence of features on a target variable.

It employs a method of grouping the data by the feature and target columns and then counting occurrences. The calculations performed within this function aim to determine the proportion of each feature's categories contributing to a specific target value. The influence is quantified by comparing the observed proportion of the target value within each feature category against a weighted average, yielding an 'index value' that indicates the relative influence of each category on the target outcome. The function is robust, allowing for different data types in the target column, and ensures that only relevant categories with sufficient data are included in the final analysis.

Graphite Note here a quantitative analysis where numeric features (like 'Website Pages') are divided into bins or ranges.

The function then calculates the change in the likelihood of the target outcome (e.g., 'Applied' being 'YES') when the feature values fall within those bins. This calculation is done by comparing the base likelihood of the target outcome with the likelihood when the feature is within a specific bin, hence the multipliers like "increases by 2.26x" for certain ranges.

The analysis would remove any non-relevant categories (based on minimum percentage and row thresholds) and sort the results to clearly show which ranges of the feature increase or decrease the likelihood of the target outcome.

Model Scenario

ABC analysis is a classification method in which items/entities are divided into three categories, A, B, and C.

• Category A is typically the smallest category and consists of the most important items/entities ('the vital few'),

• while category C is the largest category and consists of least valuable items/entities ('the trivial many').

So far this is the simplest model, i.e. only 2 columns are needed in your dataset.

You have to identify:

• the ID column

• the numeric column

An ID column in your dataset is usually a Product ID or name, SKU, etc. Based on the selected values, the data will be grouped by that column.

After that, you have to select the numeric column (feature) which represents the value of the ID column (for example, product/customer revenue or the number of sold units,...).

Model Results

ABC Summary

If we take a look at the ABC Summary Tab, we can see two pie charts - on the first one we can see the percentage of items in each category, while on the other one, we can see the total value (revenue) of each category.

In the picture above, we can see that 31.99% of the items belong to category A and they represent 68.88% of the total value, meaning the biggest profit comes from the items in category A!

Pareto Chart

Details

Finally, you have all the information on each entity on a table in the Details Tab.

There is a long list of benefits from including ABC analysis in your business, such as improved inventory optimization and forecasting, reduced storage expenses, strategic pricing of the products, etc. With Graphite, all you have to do is upload your data, create the desired model, and explore the results.

Model Scenario

Do you wonder if the changes that you’ve made in your business impacted new customers or do you want to understand the needs of your user base or identify trends? That and much more you can do with our new model, Customer Cohort Analysis.

A cohort is a subset of users or customers grouped by common characteristics or by their first purchase date. Cohort analysis is a type of behavioral analytics that allows you to track and compare the performance of cohorts over time.

With Graphite, you are only a few steps away from your Cohort model. Once you have selected your dataset, it is time to enter the parameters into the model. The Time/Date Column represents a time-related column.

After that, you have to select the Aggregation level.

For example, if monthly aggregation is selected, Graphite will generate Cohort Analysis with a monthly frequency.

Also, your dataset must contain Customer ID and Order ID/ Trx ID columns as required model parameters.

Last but not least, you have to select the Monetary (amount spent) variable, which represents the main parameter for your Cohort Analysis.

Additionally, you can break down and filter Cohorts by a business dimension (variable) which you select after you enable the checkbox.

That's it, your first Customer Cohort Analysis model is ready.

Model Results

Cohorts

After you run your model, the first tab that appears is the Cohorts Tab.

Number of Customers

Depending on the metric (the default is No of Customers), the results are presented through a graphic representation of her heatmap and the heatmap.

In the example above, groups of customers are grouped by year when they made their first purchase. Column 0 represents the number of customers per cohort (i.e. 4255 customers made their first purchase in 2018). Now we can see their activity year to year: 799 customers came back in 2019, 685 in 2020, and 118 in 2021.

Percentage

If you switch your metric to Percentage, you will get results in percentages.

Amount

Let's track our Monetary column (in our case total amount spent per customer) and switch metric to Amount to see how much money our customers spend through the years.

As you can see above, customers that made their first order in 2018 have spent 46.25M, and 799 customers that came back in 2019 have spent 12.38M. I

Cumulative Amount

In case you want to track the total amount spent through the years, switch metric to Amount (Cumulative).

Basically, we tracked the long-term relationships that we have for our given groups (cohorts). On the other hand, we can compare different cohorts at the same stage in their lifetime. For example, for all the cohorts, we can see how much the average revenue per customer two years after they made their first purchase: the average revenue per customer in the cohort from 2019 (12.02K) is almost half less than from 2018 (21.05K). Here is an opportunity to see what went wrong and make a new business strategy.

Repeat By

In case you broke down and filtered cohorts by a variable with less than 20 distinct values (parameter Repeat by in Model Scenario), for each value you will get a separate Cohort Analysis in the Repeat by Tab.

Details

All the values related to the Cohorts and Repeat by Tabs, with much more, can be found on the Details Tab, in the form of a table.

Now it's your turn to track your customer's behavior, see when is the best time for remarketing, and how to improve customer retention.

Model Scenario

With the Regression model, you can see which regression matches your dataset. To get the best possible results, we will go through the basics of the Model Scenario. In Model Scenario, you select parameters related to the dataset and model.

To run the model, you have to choose a Target Feature first. The target refers to the variable or outcome that the model aims to predict or estimate. In this case, it should be a numerical column.

The next thing to do is choose all the Model Features that you want to analyze. You can choose which feature the model will be analyzed. Some of them cannot fit for model and it shows the reason for each one.

Now you can finish the process and run the scenario.

And then you have all the information about the status with the best model used and the training time.

Model Results

Let's see how to interpret the results after we have run our model.

First, you have all the performance, based on the best model and its accuracy.

Feature Importance

To see which feature has more impact on the target, we have the Feature Importance Tab. It shows how much each feature impacts the target and on the right more details on them.

Feature Impact

The Feature Impact Tab represents a chart where you can see some features to see how it impacts the target. So you can select the feature that you want to analyze.

Model Fit

The Model Fit Tab contains a graph with actual and predicted values. You can see which one is correct and incorrect. With visualization, you can see how well or poorly your model is performing.

Training Results

In the Training Results Tab, you have all the information about all the models to see which one is the best, trained on 80% of the dataset and tested on the 20% left, to have the accuracy.

Details

Predict

After building and analyzing a predictive model using Graphite Note, the "Predict" function allows you to apply the model to new data. This enables you to forecast outcomes or target variables based on different feature combinations, providing actionable insights for decision-making.

Model Scenario

Let’s go through their basic characteristics.

New customers are:

• forming the foundation of your customer base

• telling you if your marketing campaigns are working (improving current offerings, what to add to your repertoire of products or services)

while returning customers are:

• giving you feedback on your business (if you have a high number of returning customers it suggests that customers are finding value in your products or service)

• saving you a lot of time, effort, and money.

Let's go through the New vs returning customer analysis inside Graphite. The dataset on which you will run your model must contain a time-related column.

Since the dataset contains data for a certain period, it's important to choose the aggregation level.

For example, if weekly aggregation is selected, Graphite will generate a new vs returning customers dataset with a weekly frequency.

It is necessary to contain data such as Customer ID

Additionally, if you want, you can choose the Monetary (amount spent) variable.

With Graphite, compare absolute figures and percentages, and learn how many customers you are currently retaining on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

Model Results

New vs Returning

Depending on the aggregation level, you can see the number of distinct and returning customers detected in the period on the New vs Returning Tab.

For example, in December 2020, there were a total of 2.88k customers, of which 1.84K were new and 1.05K returning. You can also choose a daily representation that is more precise.

Retention %

If you are interested in retention, the percentage of your returning customers, through a period, use the Retention % Tab.

Revenue New vs Returning

Details

Last but not least, on the Details Tab, you can find a detailed table where you can see all relevant values which were used for the above results.

RFM Customer Model - How it Works?

Our intelligent system observes customers' shopping behavior without getting into the nitty-gritty technical details. It watches how recently each customer made a purchase, how often they come back, and how much they spend. The system notices patterns and groups customers accordingly.

This smart system doesn't need you to say, "Anyone who spends over $1000 is a champion." It figures out on its own who the champions are by comparing all the customers to one another.

When we talk about 'champion' customers in the context of RFM analysis, we're referring to those who are the most engaged, recent, and valuable. The system's approach to finding these champions is quite intuitive yet sophisticated.

Here's how it operates:

1. Observation: Just like a keen observer at a social event, the system starts by watching—collecting data on when each customer last made a purchase (Recency), how often they've made purchases over a certain period (Frequency), and how much they've spent in total (Monetary).

2. Comparison: Next, the system compares each customer to every other customer. It looks for natural groupings—clusters of customers who exhibit similar purchasing patterns. For example, it might notice a group of customers who shop frequently, no matter the amount they spend, and another group that makes less frequent but more high-value purchases.

3. Group Formation: Without being told what criteria to use, the system uses the data to form groups. Customers with the most recent purchases, highest frequency, and highest monetary value start to emerge as one group—these are your potential 'champions.' The system does this by measuring the 'distance' between customers in terms of RFM factors, grouping those who are closest together in their purchasing behavior.

4. Adjustment: The system then iterates, refining the groups by moving customers until the groups are as distinct and cohesive as possible. It's a process of adjustment and readjustment, seeking out the pattern that best fits the natural divisions in the data.

5. Finalization: Once the system settles on the best grouping, it has effectively ranked customers, identifying those who are the most valuable across all three RFM dimensions. These are your 'champions,' but the system also recognizes other groups, like new customers who've made a big initial purchase or long-time customers who buy less frequently but consistently.

By using this method, the system takes on the complex task of understanding the many ways customers can be valuable to a business. It provides a nuanced view that goes beyond simple categorizations, recognizing the diversity of customer value. The result is a highly tailored strategy for customer engagement that aligns perfectly with the actual behaviors observed, allowing businesses to interact more effectively with each segment, especially the 'champions' who drive a significant portion of revenue.

Why is ML better than rules-based segmentation?

Here’s why this machine learning approach is more powerful than manual labeling:

1. Adaptive Learning: The system continuously learns and adapts based on actual behavior, not on pre-set rules that might miss the nuances of how customers are interacting right now.

2. Time Efficiency: It saves you a mountain of time. No more going through lists of transactions manually to score each customer. The system does it instantly.

3. Personalized Grouping: Because it’s based on actual behavior, the system creates groups that are tailor-made for your specific customer base and business model, rather than relying on broad, one-size-fits-all categories.

4. Scalability: Whether you have a hundred customers or a million, this smart system can handle the job. Manual scoring becomes impractical as your customer base grows.

5. Unbiased Decisions: The system is objective, based purely on data. There’s no risk of human bias that might categorize customers based on assumptions or incomplete information.

In essence, this smart approach to customer grouping helps businesses focus their energy where it counts, creating a personalized experience for each customer, just like a thoughtful host at a party who knows exactly who likes what. It’s about making everyone feel special without having to ask them a single question.

RFM Model Scores

In the RFM model in Graphite Note, the intelligent system categorizes customers into segments based on their Recency (R), Frequency (F), and Monetary (M) values, assigning scores from 0 to 4 for each of these three dimensions. With five scoring options for each RFM category (including the '0' score), this creates a comprehensive grid of potential combinations—resulting in a total of 125 unique segments (5 options for R x 5 options for F x 5 options for M = 125 segments).

This segmentation allows for a high degree of specificity. Each customer falls into a segment that accurately reflects their interaction with the business. For example, a customer who recently made a purchase (high Recency), buys often (high Frequency), and spends a lot (high Monetary) could fall into a segment scored as 4-4-4. This would indicate a highly valuable 'champion' customer.

On the other hand, a customer who made a purchase a long time ago (low Recency), buys infrequently (low Frequency), but when they do buy, they spend a significant amount (high Monetary), might be scored as 0-0-4, placing them in a different segment that suggests a different engagement strategy.

By scoring customers on a scale from 0 to 4 across all three dimensions, the business can pinpoint exact customer profiles. This precision allows for highly tailored marketing strategies. For example, those in the highest scoring segments might receive exclusive offers as a reward for their loyalty, while those in segments with room for growth might be targeted with re-engagement campaigns.

The use of 125 segments ensures that the business can differentiate not just between generally good and poor customers, but between various shades of customer behavior, tailoring approaches to nurture the potential value of each unique segment. This granularity facilitates nuanced understanding and actionability for marketing, sales, and customer relationship management.

Model Scenario

Wouldn't be great to tailor your marketing strategy regarding identified groups of customers? That way, you can target each group with personalized offers, increase profit, improve unit economics, etc.

• Recency - how long it’s been since a customer bought something from you or visited your website

• Frequency - how often a customer buys from you, or how often he visits your website

• Monetary - the average spend of a customer per visit, or the overall transaction value in a given period

Let's go through the RFM analysis inside Graphite Note. The dataset on which you will run your RFM Model must contain a time-related column, given that this report studies customer behavior over some time.

We need to distinguish all customers, so we need an identifier variable like Customer ID.

If you might have data about Customer Names, great, if not, don't worry, just select the same column as in the Customer ID field.

Finally, we need to choose the numeric variable regard to which we will observe customer behavior, called Monetary (amount spent).

That's it, you are ready to run your first RFM Model.

RFM Model Results

RFM Scores

On the RFM Scores Tab, we have an overview of the customers and their scores:

Then you have a ranking of each RFM segment (125 of them) represented in a table.

And finally, a chart showing the number of customers per RFM score.

RFM Analysis

• lost customer

• hibernating customer

• can-not-lose customer

• at-risk customer

• about-to-sleep customer

• need-attention customer

• promising customer

• new customer

• potential loyal customer

• loyal customer

• champion customer.

All information related to these groups of customers, such as the number of customers, average monetary, average frequency, and average recency per group, can be found in the RFM Analysis Tab.

There is also a table at the end to summarize everything.

Recency

According to the Recency factor, which is defined as the number of days since the last purchase, we divide customers into 5 groups:

• lost

• lapsing

• average activity

• active

• very active.

In the Recency Tab, we observe the behavior of the above groups, such as the number of customers, average monetary, average frequency, and average recency per group.

Frequency

As Frequency is defined as the total number of purchases, customers can buy:

• very rarely

• rarely

• regullary

• frequently

• very frequently.

Monetary

Monetary is defined as the amount of money the customer spent, so the customer can be a :

• very low spender

• low spender

• medium spender

• high spender

• very high spender.

RFM Matrix

Details

All the values related to the first five tabs, with much more, can be found on the Details Tab, in the form of a table.

The RFM model columns outlined in your system provide a structured way to understand and leverage customer purchase behavior. Here’s how each column benefits the end user of the model:

1. Monetary: Indicates the total revenue a customer has generated. This helps prioritize customers who have contributed most to your revenue.

2. Avg_monetary: Shows the average spend per transaction. This can be used to gauge the spending level of different customer segments and tailor offers to match their spending habits.

3. Frequency: Reflects how often a customer purchases. This can inform retention strategies and indicate who might be receptive to more frequent communication.

4. Recency: Measures the time since the last purchase. This can help target re-engagement campaigns to customers who have recently interacted with your business.

5. Date_of_last_purchase & Date_of_first_purchase: These dates help track the customer lifecycle and can trigger communications at critical milestones.

6. Customer_age_days: The duration of the customer relationship. Long-standing customers might benefit from loyalty programs, while newer customers might be encouraged with welcome offers.

7. Recency_cluster, Frequency_cluster, and Monetary_cluster: These categorizations allow for segmentation at a granular level, helping customize strategies for groups of customers who share similar characteristics.

8. Rfm_cluster: This overall grouping combines recency, frequency, and monetary values, offering a holistic view of a customer's value and engagement, essential for creating differentiated customer journeys.

9. Recency_segment_name, Frequency_segment_name, and Monetary_segment_name: These descriptive labels provide intuitive insights into customer behavior and make it easier to understand the significance of each cluster for strategic planning.

10. Fm_cluster_sum: This score is a combined metric of frequency and monetary clusters, useful in prioritizing customers who are both frequent shoppers and high spenders.

11. Fm_segment_name and Rfm_segment_name: These labels offer a quick reference to the type of customer segment, simplifying the task of identifying and applying targeted marketing actions.

Testing the Model:

Seeking assurance about the model's accuracy and effectiveness? Here's how you can address these concerns:

1. Validation with Historical Data: Show how the model’s predictions align with actual customer behaviors observed historically. For instance, demonstrate how high RFM scores correlate with customers who have proven to be valuable.

2. Segmentation Analysis: Analyze the characteristics of customers within each RFM segment to validate that they make sense. For example, your top-tier RFM segment should clearly consist of customers who are recent, frequent, and high-spending.

3. Control Groups: Create control groups to test marketing strategies on different RFM segments and compare the outcomes. This can validate the effectiveness of segment-specific strategies suggested by the model.