A deliberate mistake.

In my local language we only have one word for mistake/error and we call it the same thing whether it is mistake or a calculated error. I had never heard the word calculated error, but I think that it is a good way to describe the situations I mentioned. Like I said in my country we would call all of it mistakes, but it does not mean that there isn't a difference between the two things. I agree that there is a difference between the things that you do on purpose because you want to achieve something and the things that you didn't plan (things that happen because of a lack of knowledge or experience, because you forgot something etc)

Hi Porcospino, how are you? I like your approach to the subject being discussed. However, while it can be percieved that people can make deliberate mistakes, I dissagree with you. People cannot make deliberate mistakes. Anytime someone make a mistake on purpose, it cannot be viewed as a deliberate mikstke.., it should be viewed as a 'calculated' error. People choose to make these decisions - such as the examples cited in your comments- in order to alter the results (even temporatily), in a bid to achieve their stated objectives; regardless as to whether the objectives are contrite or schematic in design. Of course, there is a clear distinction between someone making a mistake, as opposed to someone who makes an error. I hope we can agree on this point being raised here. Hence, one needs to be certain as to how the words are used to explain a phenomenon. What say you?

Indeed, I fully understand how this topic can be treated locally and accross borders, and by the same token, let me hasten to state that you did great at communicating your thoughts here. (Smile). Well done, and thanks for your contribution to this discussion.

Hi Teacher, how are you? Hmm, I do not think that your action could be viewed as a deliberate mistake. In fact, in the course of your 'inquiry' to determine whether the students have 'thoroughly' understood the subject matter being taught, you may use communication enhancing methods which include (1) errors of omission and/or (2) errors of commission. Using any of, or both methods mentioned earlier, are ideal teaching tools that can be utilized to help you to make individual and collective assessments of the students' performances in classroom, as well as your personal guide to determine the effectiveness of your teaching methods on the students. Of course, you should know the difference between making an error, and making a mistake, don't you? Of course you do. (Smile) What do you think about my comments?

KrauseHome, how are you? I agree that people are proned to making mistakes, as well as there are persons who seek to 'make mistakes that they 'planned' for others to experience. In the first place, I do not think that persons can make deliberate mistakes. As soon as the doer 'has injected' pre-meditation into the process, (1) the outcome/result of its occurrence, as well as (2) the impact of its occurence on the recipient cannot be viewed as a mistake. This person - the doer- has made a 'calculated error', which alters the results; that can also lead to the contrite person to be misled! This 'calculated' behavior is unfair to the trusting person; especially when the trusting person has honorable intentions. Having added to this discussion, do you agree with me that, in the case mentioned earlier, the percieved action of a person who planned their 'so called' mistakes should not be deemed a mistake? This is why, as you stated, people have to be on their guard, and to really try to 'know a person' before learning to trust them. How sad, but true?

I agree with you when you mentioned that mistakes cannot be made deliberately! In my opinion, a mistake is usually something done by the doer and/ or an event occurring without prior knowledge of its occurrence or the impact of its occurrence on the doer/recepient. If the action is pre-meditated, then neither the action, nor the outcome/impact of such action should be viewed as a mistake.

True words. Indeed, if the intention is to do whatever it is planned incorrectly in the first place, then, there is at least an element of pre-meditated thought being infused into the process. Therefore, the action and/or outcome is the desired result. Best wishes