1) Define what an algorithm is. Also explain why they are useful, USING TWO of the readings from this week.
3) Imagine you are designing an algorithm to predict whether a stock price will increase (or decrease). List a) what the output would be and b) what inputs you would likely include in your model (list at least 5 variables that you would include to help predict price change – note that you don’t have to include ALL variables that would be involved here, just pick a few that you think would be important to include).