Question

Think about the five steps to writing an algorithm. Why is each step necessary? Why is it important to be precise when writing computer code? Some problems are better solved by a computer and some are better solved by humans. How do you know when a problem should be solved by a computer or by a person? There’s a scientific theory out there that says that our brain uses an algorithm to create our thoughts and it’s called the Theory of Connectivity. This theory suggests that information comes into our brains, is processed, stored, and then results in an output. Does this process sound familiar to you? In what ways do our bodies take in input and respond, sometimes without our control? Give two examples. In what ways is the human brain like a computer? In what ways is it different?

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Explanation:

There are many ways to write an algorithm. Some are very informal, some are quite formal and mathematical in nature, and some are quite graphical. The instructions for connecting a DVD player to a television are an algorithm. A mathematical formula such as πR2 is a special case of an algorithm. The form is not particularly important as long as it provides a good way to describe and check the logic of the plan.

The development of an algorithm (a plan) is a key step in solving a problem. Once we have an algorithm, we can translate it into a computer program in some programming language. Our algorithm development process consists of five major steps.

Step 1: Obtain a description of the problem.

Step 2: Analyze the problem.

Step 3: Develop a high-level algorithm.

Step 4: Refine the algorithm by adding more detail.

Step 5: Review the algorithm.