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Learn how to save your confusion matrix with associated labels to a CSV file in MATLAB effortlessly.
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How to Save a Confusion Matrix to a CSV File in MATLAB

If you've been working with machine learning in MATLAB, you may have encountered the confusion matrix, a crucial tool for understanding the performance of your models. But what happens after you generate this matrix? How do you save it to a file for future reference or reporting? In this guide, we will guide you through the steps necessary to save a confusion matrix to a CSV file, including the addition of associated labels for clarity.

Understanding the Confusion Matrix

A confusion matrix provides insight into how a predictive model is performing. It compares the actual classifications (YValidation) with the predicted classifications (YPred) generated by your model. Each cell in the matrix indicates the number of predictions made for each class category. Here's a simple breakdown:

Rows represent the actual classes.

Columns represent the predicted classes.

Each element in the matrix represents the count of instances for that respective row-column pair.

For instance, given the following confusion matrix:

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We can see how well the model performed for three classes, classA, classB, and classC.

Saving the Confusion Matrix to a CSV File

To save the confusion matrix along with the associated class labels, you can follow these systematic steps in MATLAB.

Step 1: Generate the Confusion Matrix

First, we need to create the confusion matrix using MATLAB's built-in function confusionmat. Here’s how you typically do it:

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Step 2: Prepare the Data for Export

To export the confusion matrix correctly, it needs to be converted into a form that can be easily written to a file. This involves creating a cell array that combines your matrix with the class labels.

The following commands will help achieve that:

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Step 3: Write the Data to a CSV File

Finally, you can use the writecell function to export your data to a CSV file. Here's how you can do it:

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Breakdown of the Command:

[{[]} q.']: Represents a header row containing the class labels.

q num2cell(m): This combines the class labels with the confusion matrix data.

'foo.txt': The name of the file where your data will be saved.

'Delimiter', ';': Specifies that semicolons should be used as delimiters.

Sample Output Format

When you run the above command, your CSV file will look as follows:

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This format is both organized and easy to read, making it perfect for further analysis or reporting purposes.

Conclusion

Saving your confusion matrix to a CSV file in MATLAB is a straightforward process that can enhance your workflow and reporting capabilities. By following the structured steps outlined above, you can effectively manage and share your model performance data. Keep practicing with these commands, and you'll quickly become proficient in handling confusion matrices in MATLAB!

If you have further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to comment below. Happy coding!