1) What is an algorithm?

a. Defined and structured by the Persian scientist, astronomer and mathematician Abdullah Muhammad bin Musa al-Khwarizmi (the namesake for algorithms)

b. A process or set of rules in a calculation or operations

c. An organized way to solve problems with a finite set of operations

d. Developed originally by the Babylonians, Egyptians, Chinese, Mayans, Greeks, Arabs, Indians

2)What is a model?

a. A system of assumptions or facts where the system either explains, or and infers

b. Often can be modeled mathematically

c. Does not have to be 100% accurate

d. Can take a mathematical form or not