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AI & Machine Learning · Foundational

Baseline Model

A simple reference model used to judge whether a more complex model adds value.

Definition

Baselines include predicting the majority class, the mean, the previous value, or a simple linear model. A new model is useful only if it meaningfully beats the baseline on the chosen metric.

Exam tip

Always compare against a baseline before claiming a model is good.

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