Model Training & Adaptation
Regression (machine learning)
An AI task that predicts a number, such as a price or temperature.
Example
AI estimates how many items a shop will sell.
Why people use it
It helps estimate quantities needed for planning or comparison.
What you'll hear
“How many units are we likely to need?”
What this means for you
Judge mistakes in practical terms, such as wasted stock or missed sales.
Can you control it?
Developer-only
The people building or running the AI choose this setup. An everyday user generally needs their help to change how this part works.
Common questions
- Does regression always mean a straight-line AI system?
- No. Several different prediction methods can be used to estimate numbers.
- Can the prediction be outside a sensible range?
- Yes. Some methods can produce impossible quantities unless limits are built in.
- Does a small average error mean every prediction is close?
- No. A few large misses can hide among many accurate estimates.