Question: In a short explanation, what does the word “often” contribute to the statement that high precision and high recall are in tension?

Sample answer: The word “often” makes the claim conditional rather than absolute. It tells us that high precision and high recall frequently work against each other, but it does not say that this happens in every situation.

Key points:

• The statement concerns high precision and high recall.
• The tension happens frequently, not always.
• “Often” limits the claim so it is not a universal rule.

Rubric: A good response should mention the precision–recall tension, explain that “often” means frequently rather than always, and avoid restating the claim as an absolute law.