I got it right, but definitely went way over the time I should've as I just didn't understand what the question was asking at first. I'm not even sure I fully understand even after going over it :(
Distinguish Premise and Conclusion (focus on conclusion) -- connect the correct answer to conclusion to see if the answer is indeed relevant to the conclusion (in this case--look for answer choice that is not relevant or LEAST useful to evaluate conclusion)
I easily narrowed it down to B or D and ended up choosing D. I thought the opinion was least relevant over B, because B is somewhat mentioned in the question as the government and the home lighting industry are eager to change, I thought there would be relevance of that. I see how B Is the correct answer choice now because it doesn't affect the argument.
Initally, I chose C because the stem already discussed the cost comparison so I thought it would somehow be irrelevant if already addressed but in hindsight, I understand how it would be far more useful in evaluating the arg. versus answer choice B.
I ended up picking B in BR because I figured maybe the question was aiming in the direction that J.Y. explained. But I’m still not clear on why addressing motivation is not a good method of addressing an argument. This is my thought process: if someone is attempting to sell a product and making claims about it, it usually helps to know whether there is a significant financial incentive driving the sale of said product. The larger the financial incentive, the more tempting it would be to stretch or even falsify the truth regarding the product itself. What am I getting wrong here?
“Burning” is a misleading word choice for answer choice A, I have never in my life heard of turning on lightbulbs being referred to as “burning”. In the interpretation of “burning” in the more common use of the verb answer choice A is much more irrelevant than answer choice B.
I wish he would also make videos on how he would answer questions if he was actually taking the test. I like these longer explanations as they help really develop an understating of how to get the correct answer choice, but we do not have 7+ minutes for a question.
#help I am still confused why B is correct. Is it because it didn't discuss anything regarding the argument and the argument consisted of everything after "Although..." ?
I picked B and then last minute went with D smuh !!
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Got this right and felt good! Until I saw it was a easy level question :( lol a win is a win i guess!
I got it right, but definitely went way over the time I should've as I just didn't understand what the question was asking at first. I'm not even sure I fully understand even after going over it :(
Distinguish Premise and Conclusion (focus on conclusion) -- connect the correct answer to conclusion to see if the answer is indeed relevant to the conclusion (in this case--look for answer choice that is not relevant or LEAST useful to evaluate conclusion)
To me B made the most sense because the conclusion was that it has an advantage to home owners and B does not support that
i need to fucking read the question stem I swear my brain consistently glosses over the "least" or "except" every time
This question was written by the home lighting lobby
I easily narrowed it down to B or D and ended up choosing D. I thought the opinion was least relevant over B, because B is somewhat mentioned in the question as the government and the home lighting industry are eager to change, I thought there would be relevance of that. I see how B Is the correct answer choice now because it doesn't affect the argument.
ALSO watts are not a unit of energy so the shift from low wattage to low energy is also suspect.
Well I do think the profit part is relevant since it is industy groups (along with govt) that are pushing the new bulbs.
Initally, I chose C because the stem already discussed the cost comparison so I thought it would somehow be irrelevant if already addressed but in hindsight, I understand how it would be far more useful in evaluating the arg. versus answer choice B.
I ended up picking B in BR because I figured maybe the question was aiming in the direction that J.Y. explained. But I’m still not clear on why addressing motivation is not a good method of addressing an argument. This is my thought process: if someone is attempting to sell a product and making claims about it, it usually helps to know whether there is a significant financial incentive driving the sale of said product. The larger the financial incentive, the more tempting it would be to stretch or even falsify the truth regarding the product itself. What am I getting wrong here?
“Burning” is a misleading word choice for answer choice A, I have never in my life heard of turning on lightbulbs being referred to as “burning”. In the interpretation of “burning” in the more common use of the verb answer choice A is much more irrelevant than answer choice B.
Answered this question so fast I was thinking I got it wrong at first lol
I originally picked B but changed it to A in the br because I assumed they actually meant burned lmao
LEAST useful! LEAST! They put it in CAPS and I still skipped that part.
I wish he would also make videos on how he would answer questions if he was actually taking the test. I like these longer explanations as they help really develop an understating of how to get the correct answer choice, but we do not have 7+ minutes for a question.
im ngl. I picked A because I assumed it literally meant burning lmfao
I got this right but i honestly found this question to be harder than 1 star... we dont see this question type/form a lot
I almost got this wrong. I considered the term "least useful," and I didn't think B because it doesn't help at all.
Literally the easiest question ever. I'm sure a baby could have answered B. LOL
LOL who else thought burning meant literally lighting the bulbs on fire like what does have to do w anything good bye
lol got this wrong because i didnt see the "least" -.-
#help I am still confused why B is correct. Is it because it didn't discuss anything regarding the argument and the argument consisted of everything after "Although..." ?
Love picking E cause I didn't read "LEAST" helpful lol. I gotta make my eyes focus closely on every word.
I picked B and then last minute went with D smuh !!