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2.4 - 3.1 Vocabulary
PLTW
| 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. |
| citizen scientists | A person from the general public who helps collect data for studies conducted by professional scientists. |
| data base | 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. |
| design brief | Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. |
| iteration | Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. |
| intellectual property | A value provided as input to a code block or a predefined procedure. |
| parameter | Any data that is stored and not lost after the application is terminated or power to the device is shut off. |
| persistent data | A list that contains data that is pre-set in the program. |
| static list | A sequence of characters (letters, numerals, symbols, and punctuation marks |
| string | To loop through a list of items, one item at a time. |
| traverse | A written plan that identifies a problem, its criteria, and its constraints. The design brief is used to encourage thinking about all aspects of a problem before attempting a solution. |