Problem Solving Final Notes
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
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These notes detail the process of problem-solving, covering topics like introduction, analysis, solution design, implementation, and evaluation, with focus on computational methods and techniques. The document also includes definitions, characteristics of key concepts such as algorithms, pseudocode, and flowcharts, and lists common errors in programming. These notes are beneficial for students learning about problem-solving approaches in a computer science context.
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**LU1: Introduction** 1. **What is a computing problem?**\ A computing problem involves identifying a task or challenge that requires computational methods or systems to solve or automate. 2. **Why do we need to understand this computing problem?**\ Understanding a computing problem...
**LU1: Introduction** 1. **What is a computing problem?**\ A computing problem involves identifying a task or challenge that requires computational methods or systems to solve or automate. 2. **Why do we need to understand this computing problem?**\ Understanding a computing problem ensures that the solution is relevant, efficient, and aligns with the desired outcomes, avoiding wasted resources and incorrect results. 3. **List all 3 types of computing problems and give 1 example for each problem:** 4. **What are the common obstacles/barriers in problem solving?** 5. **List the 6 steps of the problem-solving process and provide a brief explanation for each step:** **LU2: Analyzing the Problem** 1. **Definition of breaking a problem into smaller parts:**\ Dividing a complex problem into smaller, more manageable components to simplify the solution process. 2. **What is decomposition and why is it important?** 3. **What are the techniques used in problem decomposition?** 4. **Definition of problem domain and its importance:** **LU3: Designing the Solution** 1. **Definition of algorithm and its importance:** 2. **Key characteristics of algorithms:** 3. **Definition of pseudocode and its characteristics:** Readable and easy to understand. Uses plain language mixed with programming logic. Does not require syntax rules of any programming language. 4. **Definition of flowchart and its importance:** **LU4: Developing the Solution** 1. **What is Compile, Execution, and Debugging? Provide their purpose:** 2. **What is the importance of compilation, execution, and debugging?** 3. **List the common issues during execution:** 4. **List the common bugs:** **LU5: Evaluation** 1. **List all types of testing and provide a brief description for each type:** 2. **Evaluation vs testing:** 3. **What is documentation and why is it important?**
