Algorithm Analysis and Data Structures Quiz
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What is algorithm analysis?

  • Using clock-time as a consistent measure of an algorithm's efficiency
  • Predicting the resource requirement of algorithms (correct)
  • Testing algorithms on different instances
  • Measuring the efficiency of algorithms empirically

    • Why is running time considered a crucial resource in algorithm analysis?

  • It is easy to measure compared to memory usage
  • It is less significant than communication bandwidth
  • It is not important when analyzing algorithms
  • It is the most precious computational resource in most problem domains (correct)

    • How do we measure algorithm efficiency theoretically?

  • By determining the quantity of resources required mathematically (correct)
  • Using clock-time as a consistent measure
  • Measuring communication bandwidth
  • Programming competing algorithms and testing them

    • Which resource is usually considered when analyzing the efficiency of algorithms?

    <p>Running time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes using clock-time inconsistent for measuring algorithm efficiency?

    <p>Clock-time can vary based on many things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In algorithm analysis, why is there a need to choose the best algorithm for a problem?

    <p>To optimize resource usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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