Write a simple, one-sentence definition of an algorithm (in the general sense, not the computer or mathematical sense). Give an example from your real life where you use an ‘algorithm’ on a regular basis.
An algortithm is a well defined set of steps or rules which are set to solve a problem. An example of algortithm is the format of working out you would need to complete in a mathimatical problem.- What is pseudocode? Why is it useful to programmers?
Pseudocode is a programing language that may include English descriptions and is easier for a non-programer to understand. Pseudocode is useful to a programer as he/she may use pseudocode to write a despcription in pseudocode then “translate” the description into the target programing language then modify it to work. Pseucode is also uselful to draft the required program first on paper, then typing it in code on the computer. - Name and briefly describe a pictorial or graphical way of representing an algorithm. (Hint: think back to what we have done in IST lessons over the past few weeks.)
A flow chart is a graphical way of representing an algorithm, flow charts work by using symbols such as boxes, diamonds, and lines with arrows to direct people reading the chart through to the end by completeing a number of yes or no questions.
Example of Flow Chart
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