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Bit
a digit in binary
Byte
a string of 8 bits
Binary
A way of representing numbers using only two numbers repeatedly (0&1)
Overflow Error
error that happens when data cannot fit in the number of bits available to represent it
Round-off Error
error that happens when a computer performs calculations with real numbers because most decimals and negative numbers cannot be represented through binary
Analog
something with continuous representation
Analog Data
Analog Image
made with traditional tools and media
Digital Data
Sampling
a process of choosing how small to make the section of the picture we look at when deciding whether to make it black or white
Lossless Compression
data compression technique that allows the original data to be reconstructed perfectly after being compressed; uses patterns
Lossy Compression
data compression technique that gets rid of details in data to compress it
Copyright
give exclusive legal rights to decide how to copy, distribute, display, etc. your work
Fair use
can use copyright material for personal use if you don’t have any gain
Public Domain
after copy right is up the work can be used by the public
Intellectual Property
any type of work or invention as a result of creativity
Abstraction
hides details but gives the ability to look at problems at a higher level
Algorithm
a series of steps to solve a problem that will work everytime
Heuristic
general approach to a problem where you may not get the same answer every time
