What's an algorithm? - David J. Malan
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An
algorithm is a method of solving problems both big and
small. Though computers run algorithms constantly, humans can also solve
problems with algorithms. David J. Malan explains how algorithms can be
used in seemingly simple situations and also complex ones.
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Who can execute an algorithm more quickly, a human or a computer? How come?
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Fernando D'Angelo
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Computers are faster due to their processing capacity. But humans are better in other areas such as creativity and the ability to analyze various contexts.
Wilgaens Borgat
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a computer because a human would have to think before execute an algorithm
AMY BAKALETZ
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A computer can execute an algorithm more quickly because it just does.
Erik-Andrei Iacob
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If it is made as supposed, the algorithm will be executed quickly by the computer, because it can not miss something. Human tend to lose focuse and get tired. Computers dont
Arsalan Lata
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Valkiria Luna Anjos dos Santos
Valkiria Luna Anjos dos Santos
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i fink the computer because the computer It is made for run the algorithm more quickly that human
camilla pierdicchi
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A computer because it’s technology
Haris Zain
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It's true that the computer execute an algorithm, but computer also work on algorithm that are made by human beings, computer have no thinking capacity they just work on that algorithm or program which are developed by human.
MOHAMMAD ASAD
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A computer can execute an algorithm more quickly because it does any work more precisely and repeatedly that a human can't do that good. Though a human can make an efficient algorithm to do a work more quickly and efficiently while a computer do work that is executed by us to the computer to do.
Tauqeer Sayeed
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It is obvious that computers execute an algorithm faster but computers also run on algorithms that are made by humans, computers have no thinking capacity they just execute based on algorithms or programs that humans create or develop.