Section 5 - algorithms Flashcards
1
Q
what is an algorithm?
A
a set of instructions
2
Q
What is decomposition?
A
breaking down a complex problem —> smaller problems—> solve each one individually
3
Q
What is abstraction?
A
picking out important bits of information –> ignore specific details that don’t matter
4
Q
What is algorithmic thinking?
A
a logical way of getting from the problem to the solution
5
Q
What can happen to the steps you take to solve a problem follow an algorithm?
A
they can be reused and adapted to solve similar problems
6
Q
What does algorithmic thinking, decomposition & abstraction all make up?
A
computational thinking
