2006-08-02 05:06:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
it's like a mathematical process or system for solving or deciding something. it's usually going to be in a computer program these days. takes inputs and gives outputs.
2006-08-02 05:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An explicit step-by-step procedure for producing a solution to a given problem. Specifically, a mathematical equation typically executed using a computer program (or set of programs) that is designed to systematically solve a certain kind of problem. For example, in the field of meteorology, WSR-88D radars (NEXRAD) employ algorithms to analyze radar data and automatically determine storm motion, probability of hail, accumulated rainfall, and several other parameters.
2006-08-02 12:11:06 · answer #2 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An organized procedure for performing a given type of calculation or solving a given type of problem. An example is long division
2006-08-02 12:10:26 · answer #3 · answered by deadly_donkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋