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16 Cards in this Set
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Algorithm |
A series of instruction that describes how to solve a specific problem |
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Criteria for Successful Algorithms |
Accuracy Consistency Efficiency |
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Pseudo code |
A structured code like language that can be used to describe an algorithm |
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Flowchart Symbols |
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Iteration |
Construct that means the repetition of a process, an action is repeated until there is a desired outcome or a condition is met. Often referred to as a loop |
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Indefinite Iteration |
This is used when the number of iteration is not known before the loop is started.
Iteration stops when the condition is met. Condition controlled |
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Definite Iteration |
The number of iterations is known in advance, it is set previously. Count controlled |
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Concatenation |
The linking together of two or more items of information |
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Logic error |
An error in an algorithm that results in incorrect or unexpected behaviour |
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Trace Table |
Technique used to identify any logic errors in algorithms. Each column represents a variable or output and each row a value of that variable |
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Relational Operators |
An operator that compares two values |
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Boolean operators |
AND, OR and NOT |
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Runtime error |
Occur when program is executed |
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Syntax error |
When algorithms are being converted into program code |
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Simulation |
A representation og a real world process or system |
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Infinite Loop |
Loop that is never ending since the condition required to terminate the loop is never reached |
