Algorithms

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Further Maths

MEI OCR B

Modelling with Algorithms

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Algorithm
A finite sequence of operations that carry out a task or procedure
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Unambiguous
Every possible path of the algorithm is clearly defined and this cannot be deviated from
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Deterministic
No chance or randomness involved
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Finite
Must end at some point
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Heuristic algorithm
* Usually finds a good solution
* Solution not always optimal
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Examples of heuristic algorithms
Bin packing: first fit, first fit decreasing