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Data is classified using semi-supervised data. A weight matrix is computed using a kernel function applied to observation vectors. A decomposition of the computed weight matrix is performed. A predefined number of eigenvectors is selected from the decomposed weight matrix to define a decomposition matrix. (A) A gradient value is computed as a function of the defined decomposition matrix, sparse coefficients, and a label vector. (B) A value of each coefficient of the sparse coefficients is updated based on the gradient value. (A) and (B) are repeated until a convergence parameter value indicates the sparse coefficients have converged. A classification matrix is defined using the converged sparse coefficients. The target variable value is determined and output for each observation vector based on the defined classification matrix to update the label vector and defined to represent the label for a respective unclassified observation vector.