Week 1

Chapter 1
General Problem Solving Concepts

Problem Solving and Programming Concepts
9th Edition
By Maureen Sprankle and Jim Hubbard
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Overview
Problem Solving in Everyday Life

Types of Problems
Problem Solving with Computers
Difficulties with Problem Solving
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Objectives
1. Describe difference between heuristic,
algorithmic solutions.
2. List, describe problem-solving steps for
algorithmic solution.
3. Use problem-solving steps to solve
problem.
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Problem Solving in Everyday Life

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Identify the problem.

Understand the problem.
Identify alternative ways to solve problem.
Select best alternative.
List solution steps for alternative chosen.
Evaluate solution.
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Types of Problems
Problems with
Algorithmic solutions
Heuristic solutions
Combination of algorithmic, heuristic
solutions
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Problem Solving with Computers

Definitions:
Solution instructions followed to
produce best result
Result outcome, computer-assisted
answer
Program instructions for solution using
computer language
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Difficulties with Problem Solving
Lack of problem solving experience

Inadequate solution steps
Incorrect problem definition
Alternatives chosen incorrectly
Invalid logic
Incorrect solution evaluation
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Chapter 1
General Problem Solving Concepts
End Chapter 9
Chapter 2
Beginning Problem-Solving
Concepts for the Computer
9th Edition
Overview
Constants and Variables

Data Types
How the Computer Stores Data
Functions
Operators
Expressions and Equations
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Objectives
1. Differentiate between variables,

constants.
2. Differentiate between character, numeric,
and logical data types.
3. Identify operators, operands, resultants.
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Objectives
5. Identify, use functions
6. Identify, use operators according to
placement in hierarchy chart.
7. Set up, evaluate expressions and
equations using variables, constants,
operators, and the hierarchy of
operations.
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Figure 2.1 Important Concepts to

Learn
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Table 2.1 Constants and

Variables on the Computer
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Table 2.1 Constants and

Variables on the Computer
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Rules for Naming and Using

Variables
1. Name a variable according to what it
represents.
2. Do not use spaces.
3. Start a variable name with a letter.
4. Do not use a dash or any other symbol
that is used as a mathematical operator.
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Rules for Naming and Using

Variables
5. Consistent usage of variable name.
6. Consistent use of upper, lowercase
characters in variable names
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Table 2.3 Data Types

and Their Data Sets
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Table 2.4 Examples of Data Types
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Table 2.4 Examples of Data Types
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Table 2.5 Functions
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Table 2.6 Operators and Their

Computer Symbols
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Table 2.6 Operators and Their

Computer Symbols
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Table 2.7 Definitions of the Logical

Operators
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Operators
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Operators
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Table 2.8 Hierarchy of Operations
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Table 2.8 Hierarchy of Operations
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Table 2.9 Expressions and Equations
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Evaluating a Mathematical
Expression
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Evaluating a Relational Expression
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Evaluating a Logical Expression
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Evaluating an Equation That Uses

Both Relational and Logical
Operators
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Chapter 2
Beginning Problem-Solving
Concepts for the Computer
End Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Planning Your Solution
9th Edition
Overview
Communicating with the Computer

Organizing the Solution
Using the Tools
List and describe development tools
Use problem analysis chart
Use interactivity chart
Use IPO (Input-Process-Output) chart
Use algorithms and flowcharts
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Analyzing the Problem

Understand requirements:
1. The given data
2. The required results
3. The processing that is required in the
problem
4. A list of solution alternatives
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Figure 3.1 Problem Analysis Chart
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Figure 3.2 Problem Analysis Chart for

the Payroll Problem
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Figure 3.3 The Interactivity Chart
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Figure 3.4 The Completed Interactivity

Chart
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Figure 3.5 The Interactivity Chart for

the Payroll Problem
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Figure 3.6 The IPO Chart
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Figure 3.7 The IPO Chart for the

Payroll Problem
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Figure 3.8 The Form of an Algorithm
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Figure 3.9 Flowchart Symbols
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Figure 3.10 The Algorithms and

Flowcharts for the Payroll Problem
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Figure 3.11 Order of Execution of

Instructions
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Chapter 3
Planning Your Solution
End Chapter 3

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Problem Solving in Everyday Life

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Problem Solving in Everyday Life

Identify the problem.

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Problem Solving with Computers

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Difficulties with Problem Solving

Lack of problem solving experience

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Constants and Variables

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1. Differentiate between variables,

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Figure 2.1 Important Concepts to

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Table 2.1 Constants and

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Table 2.1 Constants and

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Rules for Naming and Using

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Rules for Naming and Using

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Table 2.3 Data Types

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Table 2.4 Examples of Data Types

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Table 2.4 Examples of Data Types

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Table 2.5 Functions

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Table 2.6 Operators and Their

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Table 2.6 Operators and Their

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Table 2.7 Definitions of the Logical

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Table 2.7 Definitions of the Logical

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Table 2.7 Definitions of the Logical

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Table 2.8 Hierarchy of Operations

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Table 2.8 Hierarchy of Operations

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Table 2.9 Expressions and Equations

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Evaluating a Relational Expression

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Evaluating a Logical Expression

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Evaluating an Equation That Uses

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