Question

Hey i am sorry this is my second question but ive only been on here for three weeks.

I have been hearing that direct answers are not okay.
I usually ask them what they think the answer is, then if their guess is right i tell them it is correct, and sometimes i tell them why its right.

But if i dont ask them their guess, i usually eliminate choices, or give them hints, then i answer it, but i tell them why its right or give them a website to read about it.

I just want to know if that is okay.

Answer 1

I believe you are supposed to give them the fishing rod, not the fish. Teach them how to get to the correct answer before giving them the answer.

Answer 2

You can give the answer as long as you explain it enough for the person asking to understand

Answer 3

^ no, usually people will look at the final answer. And you just wasted all your time. :p

Answer 4

No, that is not okay..

If you are saying you are "giving the answer with an explanation", then no it's not correct.

Answer 5

Doing that will let people guess untill the answer is right

Answer 6

Yes, like @TheSmartOne pointed out, a lot of users just want the answer..so if you give it with whatever complex explanation, they can just pick the answer right up and move on.

Answer 7

That's why you have to guide them, don't do all the work for them, make them do at least some of it.

Answer 8

Saw it on another post that's why I said that but nvm
I saw this
http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/552cfb7de4b07e661d0f097d
"any explanation which does not involve the askers participation, but does all the work/thinking for them ... is nothing more than a direct answer. if doesnt matter if your explanation is 3 pages long and the most indepth textual treatise on the planet; without the askers participation all they do is say ok, take the final results, and move on to ask the same exact question all over again."

Answer 9

Okay. ill try my best not to just give out the final answer.

I remember I gave someone a link to a picture that would help them get the answer, but they told me they wanted me to put it in words, even though i pretty much gave them a picture that explains? (i didnt answer them back though??)

Answer 10

When you eliminate a choice don't eliminate more than on choice and give a reason why you think that should be eliminated.

Answer 11

The whole point is not to get medals but to make sure the asker learns.

Answer 12

@Thesmarterone
We already know.

Answer 13

I am just kidding i don't do that

Answer 14

Make sure The Asker knows aka me jk

Answer 15

@TobleroneJesus
I hope you understand why the main goal is for the asker to learn.

Answer 16

\(\color{blue}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @Mehek14
Saw it on another post that's why I said that but nvm
I saw this

http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/552cfb7de4b07e661d0f097d

"any explanation which does not involve the askers participation, but does all the work/thinking for them ... is nothing more than a direct answer. if doesnt matter if your explanation is 3 pages long and the most indepth textual treatise on the planet; without the askers participation all they do is say ok, take the final results, and move on to ask the same exact question all over again."
\(\color{blue}{\text{End of Quote}}\)

Yes, that was said by @amistre64 on my post.

Answer 17

Basically, you will want the asker to actually participate in answering his/her own question.

Answer 18

\(\color{blue}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @TobleroneJesus
Hey i am sorry this is my second question but ive only been on here for three weeks.
\(\color{blue}{\text{End of Quote}}\)
Don't be afraid to ask questions. :)

Answer 19

Yes I do say why it should be eliminated
and yes i know the reason for this site is to teach people and to learn yourself.

I use this site because im not great at math and i need help it it, and so far i have learned some things.
also i am very good at history and science, so ican help people too.
I do online school so its fun to interact with people.

Answer 20

That's great!

The whole point is to get help and exchange what you know! :)

Answer 21

Thank you for being a member of OpenStudy and accepting its rules. :)

Answer 22

Oh, and don't feel ashamed to ask more questions about OpenStudy.

Answer 23

\(\color{blue}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @confluxepic
\(\color{blue}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @TobleroneJesus
Hey i am sorry this is my second question but ive only been on here for three weeks.
\(\color{blue}{\text{End of Quote}}\)
Don't be afraid to ask questions. :)
\(\color{blue}{\text{End of Quote}}\)

Answer 24

Thank you for your feedback. I just dont want to get introuble because i love this site very much.

Answer 25

We all do :)

Answer 26

http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/552cfb7de4b07e661d0f097d

Here's a post for more information..there are a few others like this but I'm too lazy to find them..xD