I chose B originally because I thought the stimulus was saying that the Dvorak keyboard was the "alternative" keyboard... But I understand why this isn't the correct answer.
That was a point JY made in the previous example (I think). MSS questions can be very similar to principle questions, but one of the main differences is that with MSS, the correct answer could be a narrow restatement of the stimulus in no generalized terms. But with principle questions, a narrow restatement would be incorrect since it requires a generalization. Hope this helps!
Example - Saving documents online has become the norm of today. If were to save physical documents in cabinets instead of saving documents online, those searching for documents would be able to reach for documents at arms length when needed and won't require one to login in to the account to search for the document they are seeking. But it is not practical to switch to physical copies as the amount of stress it creates to person, the amount of paper wasted, and the amount of storage it takes up is not worth it compared to saving documents online.
E is the answer because the standard keyboard, qwerty, was already more used and popular in general compared to the other keyboard, Dvorak. The fact that qwerty is already so commonly used compared to Dvorak is what makes it more practical. Think of it like this:
If you have an Apple phone, watch, AirPods, iPad, but you are on the hunt for a new laptop for your class. Your professor recommended an Apple laptop because it's easy and everyone in the class has an apple laptop they use too. you could get another brand (Microsoft, dell, etc) laptop if you want that might have other benefits, but why change if it's already so commonly used? Therefore, it's a more practical choice.
let me know if this makes sense, or if this was kinda a bad example
I think B is incorrect because the stimi mentions the alternative to the Dvorak would make typing "faster" thus alluding to its efficiency. The stimi never alluded to the qwerty being more efficient or faster so we really cannot argue that people settle on the standard due to it's efficiency. In fact, one could argue the opposite.
I can see why you would think the standard is more efficient than dvorak since the stimi does mention that "switching" to Dvorak would essentially be a hassle. But this is why it's super important to really pay attention to the wording in the stimi. The stimi is not arguing the standard is more efficient, it's arguing that switching would be inefficient. Hope that helps!!
B is not correct, because is its not a more efficient manner. We are settling in this case because it is already established, cost money, time and we are a bit lazy.
I cover the part of my screen with the correct answer and try doing it myself before playing the video. Even if I get the answer correct, I skip to the explanations of the video of each answer choice that I had second-guessed or doubted myself on even at the slightest.
Cows are the the most widesread form of livestock in north america. Though they may not be the most optimal for farming and argiculture, it is not worth switching since it would be too costly, even if the alternative form of livestock may be more efficient
Here is one of the specific examples I came up with that (hopefully) align with the principle:
“The fact that a standard is already in wide use can be a crucial factor in making it a more practical choice than an alternative.”
With the addition of hockey pads during the first NHL regular season, the size used then has remained the size today. If the pads grew in size, it would help all goalies improve their save percentage. However, it's not worth it to undergo this change because the cost to NHL teams in terms of money, practice and frustration outweighs the benefit of the goalie making additional saves.
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I chose B originally because I thought the stimulus was saying that the Dvorak keyboard was the "alternative" keyboard... But I understand why this isn't the correct answer.
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I see why these are rare, the gimmick in these questions is easy to spot once you know what you are looking for
Took me almost 5 mins but got it right lol
Just looked up Dvorak keyboards, and they look complicated to switch over. But I am curious on getting one for fun.
Just realized that the QWERTY keyboard gets its name from the first six letters of the keyboard as I was typing it out. LOL
Got it right initially but chose A in blind review, need to stop doubting my initial choices.
any time I doubt/second guess, I get it wrong. Always go with gut
how exactly is this different from mss? I feel like a lot of MSS questions discuss broad principles
That was a point JY made in the previous example (I think). MSS questions can be very similar to principle questions, but one of the main differences is that with MSS, the correct answer could be a narrow restatement of the stimulus in no generalized terms. But with principle questions, a narrow restatement would be incorrect since it requires a generalization. Hope this helps!
wait i love these theyre so easy
I agree, but I know for a fact I will be struggling when we hit the lv 4 and 5 questions.
Example - Saving documents online has become the norm of today. If were to save physical documents in cabinets instead of saving documents online, those searching for documents would be able to reach for documents at arms length when needed and won't require one to login in to the account to search for the document they are seeking. But it is not practical to switch to physical copies as the amount of stress it creates to person, the amount of paper wasted, and the amount of storage it takes up is not worth it compared to saving documents online.
I was stuck between B and E.
I don't understand how E is the answer.
E is the answer because the standard keyboard, qwerty, was already more used and popular in general compared to the other keyboard, Dvorak. The fact that qwerty is already so commonly used compared to Dvorak is what makes it more practical. Think of it like this:
If you have an Apple phone, watch, AirPods, iPad, but you are on the hunt for a new laptop for your class. Your professor recommended an Apple laptop because it's easy and everyone in the class has an apple laptop they use too. you could get another brand (Microsoft, dell, etc) laptop if you want that might have other benefits, but why change if it's already so commonly used? Therefore, it's a more practical choice.
let me know if this makes sense, or if this was kinda a bad example
I choose A because I ran out of time! ugh!
I can’t for the life of me figure out why B isn’t correct. So humbled lmfao
Hello,
I think B is incorrect because the stimi mentions the alternative to the Dvorak would make typing "faster" thus alluding to its efficiency. The stimi never alluded to the qwerty being more efficient or faster so we really cannot argue that people settle on the standard due to it's efficiency. In fact, one could argue the opposite.
I can see why you would think the standard is more efficient than dvorak since the stimi does mention that "switching" to Dvorak would essentially be a hassle. But this is why it's super important to really pay attention to the wording in the stimi. The stimi is not arguing the standard is more efficient, it's arguing that switching would be inefficient. Hope that helps!!
B is not correct, because is its not a more efficient manner. We are settling in this case because it is already established, cost money, time and we are a bit lazy.
general question, do you guys watch the video AND read or just watch the video?
I cover the part of my screen with the correct answer and try doing it myself before playing the video. Even if I get the answer correct, I skip to the explanations of the video of each answer choice that I had second-guessed or doubted myself on even at the slightest.
I just watch the video, but if something is unclear to me then I'll read it over.
path dependency -- finally, my political science major makes its debut appearance omg
BASED Mavis Beacon reference
The bug splatters/cracked windshield "dings" when you typed a letter wrong...when in the car part of the game with Mavis.
By the end of studying the LSAT, I'll also be a good candidate for Jeopardy with all these little nugs of info.
If the question is about Trinidadian guppies, it is over for the other contestants
ugh I had E but thought C made more sense in BR
Cows are the the most widesread form of livestock in north america. Though they may not be the most optimal for farming and argiculture, it is not worth switching since it would be too costly, even if the alternative form of livestock may be more efficient
1. Switching the use of gasoline vehicles to electric vehicles.
2. Use of the actual mailing system in the U.S. Why use mail when we can have email notices and pay almost every bill online?
Switching from an iPhone
I fell for C, but in BR I got E
Here is one of the specific examples I came up with that (hopefully) align with the principle:
“The fact that a standard is already in wide use can be a crucial factor in making it a more practical choice than an alternative.”
With the addition of hockey pads during the first NHL regular season, the size used then has remained the size today. If the pads grew in size, it would help all goalies improve their save percentage. However, it's not worth it to undergo this change because the cost to NHL teams in terms of money, practice and frustration outweighs the benefit of the goalie making additional saves.