Test 1
What is an algorithm?
A sequence of instructions for converting input to output
What is an algorithm in a computer science sense?
It is a computational procedure that converts a set of input values to a set of output values
what are algorithms for?
Solving probelms: sorting, optimising, searching, anaylsing data
Properties of a good alogrithm?
Flexible, Robust, Efficient, Easy to understand, Correct, Compact, Low energy consumption, Simple mathematical form
Scientific method
Observe Hypothesise Predict Verify Validate
Scientific method principles
Experiments must be reproducible
Hypothesise should be falsifiable