BigQuery ML.METRICS evaluates predictions without a stored model

PreviewSep 10, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

The preview ML.METRICS function computes classification or regression evaluation metrics on any table or query with actual and predicted values, with no need to create or reference a stored model.

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