Factorial
This is a problem set. Some of these are easy, others are far more difficult. The purpose of these problems sets are:
- to build your skill applying computational thinking to a problem
- to assess your knowledge and skills of different programming practices
What is this problem set trying to do[edit]
In this example we are learning about lists attributes like len() and math functions.
The Problem[edit]
Create a function, myFactorial(aNumber) which takes the parameter aNumber being passed and return the factorial of it. For example: if num = 3, then your program should return (3 * 2 * 1) = 6.
If you type print(myFactorial(10)) the result should be 3628800.
How you will be assessed[edit]
Your solution will be graded using the following axis:
Scope
- To what extent does your code implement the features required by our specification?
- To what extent is there evidence of effort?
Correctness
- To what extent did your code meet specifications?
- To what extent did your code meet unit tests?
- To what extent is your code free of bugs?
Design
- To what extent is your code written well (i.e. clearly, efficiently, elegantly, and/or logically)?
- To what extent is your code eliminating repetition?
- To what extent is your code using functions appropriately?
Style
- To what extent is your code readable?
- To what extent is your code commented?
- To what extent are your variables well named?
- To what extent do you adhere to style guide?
References[edit]
A possible solution[edit]
Click the expand link to see one possible solution, but NOT before you have tried and failed!
def factorial(number):
if number == 0:
return 1
else:
return number * factorial(number-1)
number=int(input("Enter what number to use factorial on: "))
print(factorial(number))