Psychology / Unit 7 Psych 0767 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Algorithm
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The idea
An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure that guarantees a solution if one exists.
In practice
Trying every combination on a three-digit lock will open it and takes up to a thousand attempts.
Where people slip
Guaranteed is not practical. Many algorithms are correct and unusable at real scale.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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