I think
1/If we get Q(a,b,c) >> a,b,c are the co-ordinate of the POIN Q
2/If we get vector(Q(a,b,c)) >> a,b,c are the co-ordinate of vector(OQ), with O(0,0,0)
I agree with you 100% in this kind, may be i understand Q = POINT, but u want to mean Q = vector in your solving :)