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description: Choose how you want to select the fields in your dataset to analyze. Einstein can select the fields for you automatically, or you can select and configure them manually.
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# Select Model Options

Choose how you want to select the fields in your dataset to analyze. Einstein can select the fields for you automatically, or you can select and configure them manually.

![Note](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-analytics-bi-264-0-0-production-enus/ec791473-f5b4-4f64-a656-9104f455d966/images/icon_note.png)

Note Einstein Discovery stories are now models. We wish we could snap our fingers to update the name everywhere, but you can expect to see the previous name in a few places until we replace it.

![Model type selection screen, showing the Automated and Manual options](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-analytics-bi-264-0-0-production-enus/ec791473-f5b4-4f64-a656-9104f455d966/bi/images/bi/bi_edd_story_create_automated.png)

1. Select one of the following options:
    
     
    | Option | Description |
    | --- | --- |
    | **Automated** | Einstein Discovery searches your dataset and automatically selects the columns that are best associated with your model’s outcome. After your model is created, you can manually change column selections (see [Edit Model Settings](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=analytics.bi_edd_story_modify.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Working with models is often an iterative process of further refinement. As you investigate insights in your model, you can decide to improve it by revising your settings and creating a newer version. For example, you can include or exclude a column and rerun the analysis. By interacting with the model, you overlay your intuition and domain knowledge to make the model more insightful and its recommendations more pertinent.")). |
    | **Manual** | Allows you to manually select the fields to use in your model. |
    
    ![Note](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-analytics-bi-264-0-0-production-enus/ec791473-f5b4-4f64-a656-9104f455d966/images/icon_note.png)
    
    Note Einstein shows how much time it takes to create the model. The estimated time for the automated option appears on this screen. The estimated time for the manual option appears on the next screen.
2. Do one of the following:
    
    - If you chose **Automated**, click **Create Model**.
    - If you chose **Manual**, click **Next**.