I have developed an algorithm that performs at least as well as others in the field, but it is much simpler. That is to say, it does not depend on complicated models or advanced mathematics and is more straightforward.
When writing it up, I would like to call the method "simple," but I feel like it can also mean "unsophisticated." Is there a word that means "uncomplicated" or "simple" but has a positive connotation? I am tempted to use "elegant," but to call one's own algorithm elegant seems inappropriate.
Example sentence:
"We present a simple method for , which outperforms on several metrics."
Best Answer
If your main achievement was to solve a problem more efficiently by eliminating the complexity found in existing algorithms, you could focus on the process (what you did) rather than the end state, e.g.
It’s a hard fact of life that simple and elegant solutions are seen as “obvious”, regardless of how difficult they were to figure out.
However, if your solution really is simple and elegant, you should use those exact words. Don’t be afraid to state your worth plainly.