09.02 - Algorithms Flashcards
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Structured English
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A method of showing the logical steps in an algorithm, using an agreed subset of straightforward English words for commands and mathematical operations
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Flowchart
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A diagrammatic representation of an algorithm
3
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Algorithm
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An ordered set of steps to be followed in the completion of a task
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Pseudocode
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A method of showing the detailed logical steps in an algorithm, using keywords, identifiers with meaningful names, and mathematical operators
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Stepwise refinement
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The practice of subdividing each part of a larger problem into a series of smaller parts, and so on, as required
