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2.4 - 3.1 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| big data | Very large data sets that can be analyzed to better understand systems and show patterns of behavior. |
| crowd sourcing | A strategy that takes advantage of large numbers of people connected by computer networks to collect information and get a better understanding of a specific topic or situation. |
| database | A collection of data that is stored permanently on a computer or digital device. A database is organized in a way that allows the programmer to access, update, and remove any data element as needed. |
| dynamic list | A list whose items can change during the runtime of a program. |
| header | The first line of a code block that embodies other blocks. The top line of text for an event handler block, or an if-else block, or a for loop. |
| iteration | The execution of one pass of a loop. |
| intellectual property | Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. |
| parameter | A value provided as input to a code block or a predefined procedure. |
| persistent data | Any data that is stored and not lost after the application is terminated or power to the device is shut off. |
| static list | A list that contains data that is pre-set in the program. |
| string | A sequence of characters (letters, numerals, symbols, and punctuation marks). |
| traverse | To loop through a list of items, one item at a time. |
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