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Introduction<\/h2>\n
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What is an algorithm?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An algorithm is a set of step-by-step instructions used to solve a problem. They are used by both human beings and computers.<\/p>\n

Algorithms for Humans<\/strong><\/p>\n

Common examples of algorithms for humans include:<\/p>\n

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\"Fire

Fire evacuation Procedures<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Cooking

Cooking Recipes<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Furniture

Furniture assembly instructions<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Washing

Washing Machine Usage Instrucitons<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>

Computer Algorithms<\/h2>\n
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Algorithms for Computers<\/h4>\n

Computers require algorithms to function and these usually come in the form of software. Computers differ from humans in that the instructions provided must completely unambiguous – they must be clear and not open to interpretation.<\/p>\n

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Computer Algorithms used in computers are usually written in text or block based programming languages such as Python or Scratch, though some algorithms are physically wired into a computer.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>

Video<\/h2>\n
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Video – What is an algorithm?<\/h3>\n
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https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=e_WfC8HwVB8<\/a>