Algorithms and their representation

The sentence that explains what an algorithm is would be...

• Procedure or formula used for solving a problem.

• Small procedure that solves a recurrent problem.

• A set of well-defined instructions logically organized to solve a particular problem

What should be considered when you are going to design an algorithm?

• If there is more than one way of solving the presented problem.

• if the correct software is being used to modeling it.

• if the problem was really understood.

• if the problem was clearly exposed.

Why do we say that algorithms exist everywhere?

Two main ways that algorithms can be represented:

The process that is used to show the distinct steps of an algorithm in a manner that is easy to understand for the user, is usually presented in natural language.

• Flowchart

• Algorithm

• Pseudocode

Why do we say that algorithms are a useful resource when we want to solve a problem?

What is the purpose of an algorithm?

• To solve a problem or perform a task

• To waste time and resources

• To create confusion and complexity

• To entertain and amuse

One characteristic of flowcharts would be...

• graphical representation of an algorithm.

• a type of diagram that represents an algorithm, workflow, or process

• chart that illustrates the program's operating processes through basic shapes and symbols

• All are correct

You observed how nowadays algorithms are influencing our decisions/actions. Present an example that reinforces this.

The symbol that corresponds to a process in an algorithm is:

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