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Unit 3: Algorithms and Programming

AP Computer Science Principles — Note Packet

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Key Terms

variable

A labeled ____, a container in your computer's memory that stores data.

assignment

The act of putting something into a variable's box, or ____ what's already there.

lists (arrays)

A form of data abstraction that allows you to manage collections of data under a single, unified ____.

index

The ____ or position used to access individual elements within a list, often starting at 0.

mathematical expressions

Combinations of values, variables, and ____ that computers use to perform calculations.

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