If a model is better at distinguishing between classes rather than generating data, it is likely a _______. Generative model
Answer options
A
Bayesian model
B
Likelihood model
C
Joint probability model
D
Discriminative model
Correct answer: Discriminative model
Explanation
A model better at distinguishing between classes rather than generating data is a discriminative model. Discriminative models learn the conditional probability P(Y|X) to draw decision boundaries, rather than modeling the full joint data distribution.