To predict responses in PLS
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1    Choose Stat > Regression > Partial Least Squares > Prediction.

2    In New observation for continuous predictors, do any combination of the following:

·     Type numeric predictor values.

·     Enter stored constants containing numeric predictor values.

·     Enter columns of equal length containing numeric predictor values.

3    In New observation for categorical predictors, do any combination of the following:

·     Type categorical predictor values.

·     Enter stored constants containing categorical predictor values.

·     Enter columns of equal length containing categorical predictor values.

4    In New observation for responses (optional), enter columns of equal length containing the response values.

·     Columns must be equal in length to columns entered in Predictors above.

·     The number of responses must equal the number of responses in the PLS model.

5    In Confidence level, type a value or use the default, which is 95%.

6    Under Storage, check any of the prediction results to store them in your worksheet. Click OK.