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The
“input” is the data that will be transformed by the
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algorithm
to create the output
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In
giving an algorithm, state
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The
type of data expected -- whole numbers, letter strings
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The
number of data items expected
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The
structure, if any, of the data expected -- a list, table, etc.
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The
“output” is the result of the computation -- its
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description
often forms the name of the algorithm
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The
features specified are the same as for input
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The
types of data forming the result
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The
number of data items forming the result
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The
structure of the result
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