there are so many ways to categorize the continuous variable in practice,
such as knowledge-based, percentile-based, or model-based (i.e. regression
tree).

On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 9:41 PM, Manli Yan <manliyanrhelp@gmail.com> wrote:

>      assume dependent variable y( continuous),independent variable x (
> continuous),I try to  categorize x with some interval,such that,those
> intervals would has most significant different effect on y.
>   any one knows which method I should apply,I know it will cause the loss
> of information,but can I really do that?or by using what mehod ,I will keep
> the loss minimal,all I want just some key words,thanks in advance~
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