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15. Computational Methods Typeit

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Type the name of the concept next to each description.

The process of breaking a larger problem into smaller problems.
Iteratively or recursively breaking a problem down into pieces. Those pieces are then either solved or are themselves broken down further.
A technique that can be used to solve a problem quicker, but might not necesarily produce the most optimal result.
Executing instructions in such a way that the output of one process is used as an input of the next.
Disregarding certain details in order to focus on what's relevant right now.
A technique of solving a problem by abandoning a prospective solution as soon as it's apparent that it's not a solution after all, before moving onto other prospective solutions.
A process of examining large stores of data in order to identify patterns or anomalies.
This technique aids the process of problem solving by presenting information in the form of a graph, chart, plan, model, diagram or similar.

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