# Quantile Regression

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> Updated: 2026-05-13T20:01:45.806Z
> Type: glossary
> Category: makine-ogrenmesi
**TLDR:** A regression approach that models specific quantiles of the target variable rather than only its mean.

<p>Quantile regression allows modeling different parts of the target distribution instead of focusing only on the mean trend. This makes it possible to analyze lower, median, or upper-risk regions separately. It is particularly valuable in finance, demand forecasting, risk modeling, and income-distribution analysis. In datasets with heteroskedasticity, it can provide richer insight than standard regression methods.</p>