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Introduction to Algorithms
Solving Problems Step
by Step
What is an Algorithm?
Definition: A step-by-step procedure to
solve a problem or perform a task.
Why Use Algorithms?
• Efficiency: Saves time and effort.
• Accuracy: Reduces errors with
precise instructions.
• Replicability: Can be reused for
similar problems.
• Cooking Recipe
• Directions to a Location
• Math Calculations
Everyday Examples
• Problem: Organize a list of numbers in
ascending order.
• Solution: Use a sorting algorithm (e.g.,
Bubble Sort).
Example Algorithm: Sorting
• Step 1: Compare adjacent elements.
• Step 2: Swap if in the wrong order.
• Step 3: Repeat until the list is sorted.
Bubble Sort Explained
Pseudocode for Bubble Sort
• Simple to Understand
• Good for Small Datasets
• Easy to Implement
Benefits of Bubble Sort
• Inefficient for Large Lists
• Better Algorithms Available (e.g., Quick
Sort, Merge Sort)
Limitations of Bubble Sort
• Computer Science: Data processing,
searching
• Biology: DNA sequencing
• Finance: Risk assessment
Applying Algorithms in Real Life
• Recap: Algorithms are essential for
problem-solving.
• Encouragement: Explore more
algorithms beyond sorting.
Conclusion
Any questions or
examples of
algorithms you use
daily?
Questions and Discussion
Thank You!

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Solving Problems with Algorithms, making things simple

  • 1. Introduction to Algorithms Solving Problems Step by Step
  • 2. What is an Algorithm? Definition: A step-by-step procedure to solve a problem or perform a task.
  • 3. Why Use Algorithms? • Efficiency: Saves time and effort. • Accuracy: Reduces errors with precise instructions. • Replicability: Can be reused for similar problems.
  • 4. • Cooking Recipe • Directions to a Location • Math Calculations Everyday Examples
  • 5. • Problem: Organize a list of numbers in ascending order. • Solution: Use a sorting algorithm (e.g., Bubble Sort). Example Algorithm: Sorting
  • 6. • Step 1: Compare adjacent elements. • Step 2: Swap if in the wrong order. • Step 3: Repeat until the list is sorted. Bubble Sort Explained
  • 8. • Simple to Understand • Good for Small Datasets • Easy to Implement Benefits of Bubble Sort
  • 9. • Inefficient for Large Lists • Better Algorithms Available (e.g., Quick Sort, Merge Sort) Limitations of Bubble Sort
  • 10. • Computer Science: Data processing, searching • Biology: DNA sequencing • Finance: Risk assessment Applying Algorithms in Real Life
  • 11. • Recap: Algorithms are essential for problem-solving. • Encouragement: Explore more algorithms beyond sorting. Conclusion
  • 12. Any questions or examples of algorithms you use daily? Questions and Discussion