A _________________ maps a data value such as a String into a number:
A)recursive function
B)key function
C)hash function
D)none of the above

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A hash function maps a data value into a number by applying an algorithm that produces a unique output for each input. This is commonly used in data structures like hash tables for efficient retrieval of data based on its key value.

A _________________ Maps a Data Value Such as a String