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Regression

A machine learning task where the model predicts a continuous numerical value.

Definition

A machine learning task where the model predicts a continuous numerical value. Predicting house prices, stock returns, or temperature are regression problems. Linear regression is the simplest form; neural networks can handle much more complex regression tasks with non-linear relationships.

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