You join a research project midway through and are handed the results of a study in which 199 teachers are asked whether or not they think corporal punishment should be used in the classroom.They are given either a 'yes' or 'no' alternative.23 respondents say 'yes',and 176 say 'no'.What type of model will give you the best prediction for the most frequently occurring outcome?
A)Bottom line
B)Baseline
C)Reduction
D)Initial

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The best prediction for the most frequently occurring outcome in a situation like this is given by a Baseline model. This model predicts the most common outcome in the dataset, which in this case would be 'no', since the majority of respondents (176 out of 199) chose this option.

You Join a Research Project Midway Through and Are Handed