What Could Be the Causes of Failure to Generate 2D Score Plots in PLS-DA/OPLS-DA Analyses?
If you encounter difficulties in generating 2D score plots from PLS-DA (Partial Least Squares Discriminant Analysis) or OPLS-DA (Orthogonal PLS-DA), several potential factors should be considered:
Data Preprocessing
Verify that the data have undergone appropriate preprocessing steps. These may include normalization, mean-centering, and scaling, which are essential for model convergence and interpretability.
Model Parameters
Ensure that appropriate model parameters are specified for PLS-DA or OPLS-DA. Parameters such as the number of components or model complexity must be correctly defined to enable proper model fitting and subsequent visualization.
Software or Tool Compatibility
Bugs or compatibility issues in the analytical software may prevent successful plot generation. It is advisable to update the software or consider using an alternative, validated platform.
Data Quality
Poor data quality, such as the presence of outliers or missing values, can interfere with model computation and visualization. Evaluate the dataset carefully and apply necessary preprocessing techniques such as outlier removal or data imputation.
Model Interpretability
In some cases, if the model fails to adequately capture the systematic variation in the dataset, the resulting 2D score plots may lack meaningful class separation or structural insights.
Computational Resources
Insufficient memory or processing capacity may hinder the completion of model training and plotting, particularly for large-scale datasets. Ensure that adequate computational resources are available.
Visualization Settings
Check the graphical parameter settings to confirm they are properly configured. Inappropriate axis ranges, scaling options, or display parameters may result in empty or incomplete plots.
If none of these measures resolve the issue, consulting the official documentation or method-specific tutorials is strongly recommended.
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