AI Glossary

Regression

Regression is a machine learning task that predicts numerical values, such as prices, sales, or future outcomes, based on patterns in data.

Overview

Regression is a type of machine learning task used to predict numerical values.

Instead of assigning information to categories, a regression model estimates a quantity or measurement.

For example, a model might predict house prices, future sales revenue, energy consumption, or stock demand.

The model learns relationships within historical data and uses those patterns to estimate future values.

Many business and forecasting applications depend on regression.

It helps organizations estimate future outcomes and make more informed decisions.

Regression is one of the most widely used machine learning techniques.

A real estate company uses regression to estimate the market value of a home based on its location, size, age, and other characteristics.