What is the general conclusion concerning making predictions of future violence?
a. Clinical judgment is better than chance.
b. Clinical judgment is equivalent to flipping coins.
c. The number of false positives is unaffected by the base rate.
d. Such predictions should be made by individuals with experience in police work.
Answer: a.
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