SLR 24/ Computational Methods

Question 1

What are the Key principles of Computational Methods?

Answer 1

1. Decomposition
   2.Pattern Recognition
   3.Abstraction
   4.Algorithms
   5.Calculations
   6.Storage

Question 2

Define Decomposition

Answer 2

Breaking down a complex problem or system into smaller, more manageable parts.

Question 3

Define Pattern Recognition

Answer 3

Looking for similarities between different problems and solutions that already exist.

Question 4

Define Abstraction

Answer 4

Focusing on the important information only, ignoring irrelevant detail.

Question 5

Define Algorithms

Answer 5

Developing a step-by-step solution to the problem or rules to follow to solve the problem.

Question 6

Define Calculations

Answer 6

Performing arithmetic and logical comparisons. Computers are well-suited to these tasks.

Question 7

Define Storage

Answer 7

Deciding how and where data will be retrieved and stored.

Question 8

Define the Divide and Conquer method

Answer 8

Divide and conquer algorithms split a problem into smaller problems that are easier to solve.​

Individual solutions to these smaller problems must be combined into a larger solution to the original problem.​

This technique is effective but its use is limited, as there are many problems that cannot be easily divided and combined.