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fastkqr: A Fast Algorithm for Kernel Quantile Regression.

Qian Tang1, Yuwen Gu2, Boxiang Wang1

  • 1Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, University of Iowa.

Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics : a Joint Publication of American Statistical Association, Institute of Mathematical Statistics, Interface Foundation of North America
|June 12, 2026
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We developed fastkqr, a novel algorithm for fast and exact quantile regression in kernel spaces. This method significantly speeds up computations while maintaining accuracy, making robust and heterogeneous learning more accessible.

Keywords:
finite smoothing algorithmmajorization minimization principlenon-crossing penaltyreproducing kernel Hilbert space

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Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Machine Learning
  • Computational Statistics

Background:

  • Quantile regression is valuable for robust and heterogeneous learning.
  • Computational demands of quantile regression hinder its application.
  • Existing methods struggle with non-smooth quantile loss functions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce fastkqr, a novel algorithm for efficient computation of quantile regression.
  • Advance the application of quantile regression in reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces.
  • Address challenges in kernel quantile regression, including interpretability.

Main Methods:

  • Developed fastkqr utilizing a finite smoothing algorithm for exact quantile computation.
  • Incorporated a spectral technique to accelerate matrix computations.
  • Extended fastkqr with a data-driven crossing penalty for flexible kernel quantile regression.

Main Results:

  • fastkqr achieves exact regression quantiles without approximation.
  • The algorithm demonstrates significant speed improvements, up to an order of magnitude faster.
  • The extended version handles crossing quantile curves effectively.

Conclusions:

  • fastkqr offers a computationally efficient and accurate solution for quantile regression.
  • The algorithm enhances the practical applicability of robust and heterogeneous learning.
  • A publicly available R package facilitates the use of fastkqr.