Computational algorithmization: Limitations in problem solving skills in computational sciences majors at University of Oriente

Salgado-Castillo, Antonio, Alonso-Berenguer, Isabel, Gorina-Sánchez, Alexander and Rivero-Alvarez, Tomás R. Computational algorithmization: Limitations in problem solving skills in computational sciences majors at University of Oriente. International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT), 2017, vol. 13, n. 2, pp. 166-184. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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English abstract

This paper analyzes the results of a diagnostic study carried out with second year students of the computational sciences majors at University of Oriente, Cuba, to determine the limitations that they present in omputational algorithmization. An exploratory research was developed using quantitative and qualitative methods. The results allowed verifying insufficiencies that have their base in the processes of interpretation and understanding of the problematic situations and in the insufficient design of algorithms, using pseudocodes, before implementing the solutions in a programming language.

Spanish abstract

Este artículo analiza los resultados de un estudio diagnóstico realizado con estudiantes del segundo año de Ciencia de la Computación en la Universidad de Oriente, Cuba, para determinar las limitaciones que presentan en la algoritmización computacional. Se desarrolló una investigación exploratoria utilizando métodos cuantitativos y cualitativos. Los resultados permitieron verificar insuficiencias que tienen su base en los procesos de interpretación y comprensión de las situaciones problémicas y en el insuficiente dieño de algoritmos, utilizando pseudocódigos, antes de implementar las soluciones en un lenguaje de programación.

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: Computer programming; computational algorithmization; problem solving; programación computational; algoritmización computacional; resolución de problemas.
Subjects: B. Information use and sociology of information
C. Users, literacy and reading.
E. Publishing and legal issues.
G. Industry, profession and education. > GH. Education.
I. Information treatment for information services > ID. Knowledge representation.
J. Technical services in libraries, archives, museum.
L. Information technology and library technology
L. Information technology and library technology > LK. Software methodologies and engineering.
Depositing user: Dr. Isabel/IAB Alonso-Berenguer
Date deposited: 04 Oct 2018 06:03
Last modified: 04 Oct 2018 06:03
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/33525

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