Program To Analyze A Series Of 10 Numbers With Details
Program to analyze a series of 10 numbers with detailed specifications
Develop a program that prompts the user to input a series of 10 numbers, stores them in a one-dimensional array, and displays the following statistics: the lowest number, the highest number, the total sum of all numbers, and the average of the numbers. The calculation of these statistics should be done within the main procedure. The program must include one module (subprogram) responsible for displaying the calculated results, with parameters passed appropriately. Use pseudocode to plan the program, and implement the solution as per the specified requirements, including a for-loop for input collection, without reliance on global constants. The program should conform to the specified structure, such as using Raptor with flowcharts and subcharts if applicable, and including the necessary pseudocode structure.
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The process of analyzing a series of numbers is fundamental in programming, especially when dealing with datasets that require summarization and statistical analysis. In this task, we will design a program that collects exactly ten numeric inputs from the user, stores these in an array, and then computes key statistics: the lowest number, the highest number, the total sum, and the average. Critical to this task is ensuring that all calculations are performed within the main procedure, aligning with the specified requirements.
We will initiate the program by prompting the user to input ten numbers sequentially. Utilizing a for-loop, the program will iterate ten times, each cycle requesting a number, storing it in the array, and updating the total sum and possibly the current minimum and maximum values. This approach ensures efficient data collection and preliminary computation in a single loop, which fosters clarity and efficiency in the code structure.
Within the main procedure, after populating the array and calculating the total sum, the program will determine the minimum and maximum values by comparing each new input with the current known minimum and maximum during or after data collection. These comparisons are integral to accurate statistics and are performed within the main, satisfying the assignment's constraints.
Once the team has computed the total, minimum, maximum, and average (the latter by dividing the total by ten), a dedicated subprogram will be called to display these results. Passing these values as parameters adheres to the requirement to encapsulate output logic within a module, enhancing modularity and readability. The subprogram will then output the statistics in a clear, formatted manner.
The pseudocode for this implementation would include defining the main procedure that manages data input and computation, a for-loop that acquires user data, logic for updating the statistics, and a call to the display subprogram. This structure ensures the program is logically organized, easy to understand, and adheres to best practices for modular programming.
Adhering to the project requirements, the use of Raptor flowcharts with subcharts can facilitate visual understanding of the algorithm. The design should include a main flowchart managing the input and calculations, with a subchart dedicated for displaying results. Arguments must be passed appropriately, either as parameters or via local variables, to maintain clean separation of concerns.
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