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The document discusses algorithms and flowcharts, defining algorithms as step-by-step procedures for problem-solving and flowcharts as visual representations of these processes. It outlines the characteristics of a good algorithm, such as unambiguity and effectiveness, and provides examples of simple algorithms for computing averages and evaluating expressions. Additionally, it describes basic flowchart symbols used in diagramming processes.

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The document discusses algorithms and flowcharts, defining algorithms as step-by-step procedures for problem-solving and flowcharts as visual representations of these processes. It outlines the characteristics of a good algorithm, such as unambiguity and effectiveness, and provides examples of simple algorithms for computing averages and evaluating expressions. Additionally, it describes basic flowchart symbols used in diagramming processes.

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UC2 WEEK 4

Topic: ALGORITHM AND FLOWCHART


 Algorithm: Step-by-step procedure to solve a problem or perform an
operation. Example: Cooking fried rice.
 Flowchart: Visual representation of steps and decisions to solve a problem,
using diagram shapes and arrows.
Functions of an Algorithm:
1. Road maps for tasks.
2. Develop effective solutions.
3. Predict special cases.
4. Manage memory and data.
5. Simplify program development.
CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ALGORITHM
The characteristics of a good algorithm are:
 Unambiguous: Each step must be clear, well-defined and precise. It must be
easy to understand the procedure.
 Effectiveness: it must give the correct answer.
 Finiteness – there is exact number of steps to be taken and has an end.
 Precision – the steps are precisely stated (defined).
 Uniqueness – results of each step are uniquely defined and only depend on
the input and the result of the preceding steps.
 Sequence of execution: instructions are performed from top to bottom.
 Input specified: must specify the type, amount and from of data to be used
during the algorithm.
 Output: It should result in at least one output.

WRITING SIMPLE ALGORITHMS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS


1. Algorithm to compute the average of a given set of numbers.
The Algorithm follows:
i. c = 1 (use to count the numbers processed)
ii. Sum = 0
iii. If c > sum: go to line viii
iv. Sum = sum + c
v. c=c+1
vi. Go to line iii
vii. vii average = sum/c
viii. Print the average
ix. End.

2. An algorithm that evaluates Y=a(b-c) /d + 2


2
i. Input the values a, b, c, d
ii. Y=a*(b-c)^2 /(d + 2)
iii. Print Y

3. An algorithm that prints out the first ten odd numbers.


i. Count =0
ii. Sum=1
iii. Sum =sum + count
iv. If count > 10, go to line viii
v. Count = count + 2
vi. Go to line iii
vii. Average = sum/num
viii. Print average
ix. End

BASIC FLOWCHART SYMBOLS


The flowchart symbols are as follows:
Terminator (Start and Stop): The oval, or terminator, is used to
represent the start and end of a process.

Process: It represents any step in the process you’re


diagramming

Data (Input/Output): Input and output symbols show where and


how data is coming in and out throughout your process
Arrow (Directional flow): The arrow is used to guide the
viewer along their flowcharting path.

Decision (Diamond): The diamond symbolizes that


a decision is required to move forward.

Document: Single and multiple document icons show that there


are additional points of reference involved in your flowchart.

Connector: connector symbols make it easier to connect


flowcharts that span multiple pages.

Predefined process: Used to reference flowchart defined


elsewhere.
FLOWCHART DIAGRAMS FOR GIVEN PROBLEMS
1. Flowchart to compute the average of a given set of numbers.

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