Random Forest - Classification Vs Regression

Classification Vs Regression

Classification Output

Final prediction: Majority vote

Tree 1: Class A
Tree 2: Class B
Tree 3: Class A
Tree 4: Class A
Tree 5: Class B
 
Final Prediction: Class A (3 votes)

Regression Output

Final prediction: Mean of values

Tree 1: 10.5
Tree 2: 11.2
Tree 3: 10.8
Tree 4: 11.0
Tree 5: 10.9
 
Final Prediction: 10.88 (mean)