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Problem Solving Voca

Problem Solving Vocabulary for Intro to digital tech.

TermDefinition
Pseudocode detailed, readable description of what a computer must do
Algorithm an algorithm is a finite sequence of well-defined instructions, typically used to solve a class of specific problems or to perform a computation.
Flowchart visual representation of an algorithm.
Sequence the main logical structure of algorithms or programs.
Repetition lines of code will be run multiple times.
Iteration a process where the design of a product or application is improved by repeated review and testing
Logic Error occur when there is a fault in the logic or structure of the problem.
Selection a programming construct where a section of code is run only if a condition is met.
Syntax Error mistakes in the source code, such as spelling and punctuation errors, incorrect labels, and so on, which cause an error message to be generated by the compiler.
Finite Loop execute their body a fixed number of times
Infinite Loop a piece of coding that lacks a functional exit so that it repeats indefinitely.
Assumptions software development knowledge taken for granted or accepted as true without evidence.
George Polya Pólya worked in probability, analysis, number theory, geometry, combinatorics and mathematical physics.
Polya’s Problem Solving Steps Poyla 4 problem solving steps are understand the problem, devise a plan, carry out the plan, and look back on solution
Created by: Joshua.Smith06
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