7.2 Methods of
algorithm description
English Prose is a description
of the steps required to solve the problem in plain English without structure.
Pseudocode uses English but it has a structure of indenting lines and using
keywords. It looks very similar to the programming language Pascal. Flowcharts
are a pictorial or graphical method of describing an algorithm. There are
standards shapes that are used in flowcharting.
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????? is a method of algorithm description written in plain English without structure |
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????? is a method of algorithm description involving the use of English, that relies on keywords and indentation |
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????? is a software application used to write and modify algorithms written in pseudocode |
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????? are highlighted in capital letters or bold type to indicate the type of action being performed |
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????? is used to show structure in pseudocode |
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????? is a pictorial or graphical method of describing an algorithm |
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????? are lines and arrows used in flowcharts to indicate the flow of control |
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????? is a series of steps which, when performed correctly, will solve a problem in a finite time |
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????? is a symbol used in a flowchart to indicate the start and finish |
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????? is a symbol used in a flowchart to indicate selection |