I am confused by the distinction between solving a problem and checking the solutions for it if I 'just estimate' the solution. For example, if I am shown a picture of various scattered geometric figures, of slightly but obviously sometimes different areas, and asked how many kinds (classes?) of surface areas are there, I will squint and guess. If I am shown many such pictures, perhaps the accuracy of my guesses will improve. But what is it I am actually doing?
The most recent post in December's Stupid Questions article is from the 11th.
I suppose as the article's been pushed further down the list of new articles, it's had less exposure, so here's another one for the rest of December.
Plus I have a few questions, so I'll get it kicked off.
It was said in the last one, and it's good advice, I think:
This thread is for asking any questions that might seem obvious, tangential, silly or what-have-you. Don't be shy, everyone has holes in their knowledge, though the fewer and the smaller we can make them, the better.
Please be respectful of other people's admitting ignorance and don't mock them for it, as they're doing a noble thing.