Vocab 3

A process for reducing the number of bits needed to represent something in which some information is lost or thrown away. This process is not reversible.

A process for reducing the number of bits needed to represent something without losing any information. This process is reversible.

uses continuous signals that vary smoothly over time to represent information, like sound or light waves.

discrete pulses that are either on or off, representing a series of bits

Errors in the program that occur when there is a fallacy in reasoning and is caught when the program executes

a mistake in the program where the rules of the programming language are not followed.

An error that does not occur until the program has started to execute but that prevents the program from continuing.

A methodical, logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular problem.

A date type that represents a whole number

• int

• double

• float

• boolean

a data type that represents true or false

• int

• double

• boolean

• string