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The separation of the high-level view of an entity from the low-level details of its implementation |
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The process of finding an algorithmic solution to a given problem |
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An algorithmic operation that carrys out a single numeric computation and stores the result |
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The true/false condition in an iterative statement that will determine when the iteration has been completed |
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| 4) continuation condition |
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Operations that alter the normal sequential flow of control within an algorithm |
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An operation that causes data values from the outside world to be brought into the algorithm |
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The repetitive execution of a block of operations |
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Algorithmic operations that repeat a block of instructions |
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A collection of useful prewritten algorithms that can be used during problem solving |
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The block of statements that are to be repetitively executed |
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An operation that causes computed values to be sent to the outside world for viewing or saving |
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An operation that can be directly understood by the computing agent executing the algorithm and which does not have to be further clarified or explained |
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A notation used to design algorithms; uses English constructs, mathematical notation and an informal algorithmic structure designed to look like a high-level programming language |
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An algorithm that executes its operations in a straight line, from top to bottom, without any branching |
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A problem solving strategy in which you begin at the highest level view of the problem and, in steps, address the lower-level details of how to accomplish each operation |
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A named storage location that can hold a data value |
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