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The primary goal of algorithm analysis is to assess an algorithm's correctness, rather than its resource efficiency.
The primary goal of algorithm analysis is to assess an algorithm's correctness, rather than its resource efficiency.
False (B)
An algorithm with lower space complexity will always run faster than an algorithm with higher space complexity.
An algorithm with lower space complexity will always run faster than an algorithm with higher space complexity.
False (B)
Simpler algorithms are generally harder to understand and implement compared to complex algorithms.
Simpler algorithms are generally harder to understand and implement compared to complex algorithms.
False (B)
An algorithm's generality refers to its ability to solve a narrow range of problems with specific input constraints.
An algorithm's generality refers to its ability to solve a narrow range of problems with specific input constraints.
Lower bounds in algorithm analysis define the maximum amount of resources an algorithm will use.
Lower bounds in algorithm analysis define the maximum amount of resources an algorithm will use.
Theoretical analysis of an algorithm's efficiency involves measuring its runtime using specific time units on a particular computer.
Theoretical analysis of an algorithm's efficiency involves measuring its runtime using specific time units on a particular computer.
Reducing the input size will usually increase the runtime of an algorithm.
Reducing the input size will usually increase the runtime of an algorithm.
If the input size n is represented in binary with b bits, then the relationship can be expressed as: $b = log_3{n} + 1$
If the input size n is represented in binary with b bits, then the relationship can be expressed as: $b = log_3{n} + 1$
In the context of algorithm analysis, operation counts refer to the number of times or repetition the secondary operation is executed.
In the context of algorithm analysis, operation counts refer to the number of times or repetition the secondary operation is executed.
If algorithm A requires $n^2$ operations and algorithm B requires $n \log n$ operations for an input of size $n$, then algorithm A is generally more efficient for large values of $n$.
If algorithm A requires $n^2$ operations and algorithm B requires $n \log n$ operations for an input of size $n$, then algorithm A is generally more efficient for large values of $n$.
The time efficiency of an algorithm is determined by measuring the number of seconds it takes to execute on a specific computer.
The time efficiency of an algorithm is determined by measuring the number of seconds it takes to execute on a specific computer.
An algorithm with a time complexity of $T(n) = 0.5n$ is considered to have linear time complexity.
An algorithm with a time complexity of $T(n) = 0.5n$ is considered to have linear time complexity.
The 'order of growth' of an algorithm's running time refers to how the execution time increases as the input size decreases.
The 'order of growth' of an algorithm's running time refers to how the execution time increases as the input size decreases.
An algorithm that always takes the same amount of time regardless of the input size is said to have logarithmic growth.
An algorithm that always takes the same amount of time regardless of the input size is said to have logarithmic growth.
Quadratic time complexity, denoted as $T(n) = n^2$, is typically observed in algorithms that involve a single loop.
Quadratic time complexity, denoted as $T(n) = n^2$, is typically observed in algorithms that involve a single loop.
Worst-case efficiency analysis focuses on determining the minimum running time of an algorithm for any input of size $n$.
Worst-case efficiency analysis focuses on determining the minimum running time of an algorithm for any input of size $n$.
Cworst(n) represents the minimum number of operations an algorithm performs on any input of size n.
Cworst(n) represents the minimum number of operations an algorithm performs on any input of size n.
To determine Cworst(n), one must analyze the algorithm to identify inputs yielding the smallest value of the basic operation's count, and then compute that value.
To determine Cworst(n), one must analyze the algorithm to identify inputs yielding the smallest value of the basic operation's count, and then compute that value.
For an input of size n, the algorithm's running time will always be greater than or equal to Cworst(n).
For an input of size n, the algorithm's running time will always be greater than or equal to Cworst(n).
To determine Cbest(n), identify the input of size n for which the algorithm runs slowest, then compute the value of Cbest(n) for that input.
To determine Cbest(n), identify the input of size n for which the algorithm runs slowest, then compute the value of Cbest(n) for that input.
Average-case efficiency, Cavg(n), is calculated by averaging the time taken to solve the possible instances of the input.
Average-case efficiency, Cavg(n), is calculated by averaging the time taken to solve the possible instances of the input.
The average case efficiency, Cavg(n), of an algorithm always falls precisely halfway between its best-case and worst-case efficiencies.
The average case efficiency, Cavg(n), of an algorithm always falls precisely halfway between its best-case and worst-case efficiencies.
Determining Cavg(n) does not require any assumptions about the probabilities of different possible inputs.
Determining Cavg(n) does not require any assumptions about the probabilities of different possible inputs.
The average number of key comparisons in a successful sequential search, where $p = 1$, is given by $(n - 1) / 2$, where $n$ is the number of elements.
The average number of key comparisons in a successful sequential search, where $p = 1$, is given by $(n - 1) / 2$, where $n$ is the number of elements.
In an unsuccessful sequential search, the algorithm always inspects all $n$ elements, resulting in $n$ key comparisons, regardless of the input.
In an unsuccessful sequential search, the algorithm always inspects all $n$ elements, resulting in $n$ key comparisons, regardless of the input.
Asymptotic complexity directly provides the exact running time of an algorithm for a specific input size.
Asymptotic complexity directly provides the exact running time of an algorithm for a specific input size.
Asymptotic growth focuses on the behavior of an algorithm as the input size, $n$, approaches infinity, prioritizing the lowest order terms in the complexity expression.
Asymptotic growth focuses on the behavior of an algorithm as the input size, $n$, approaches infinity, prioritizing the lowest order terms in the complexity expression.
The probability of finding the first match in the $i$-th position of a list during a successful sequential search is given by $p/n$ for every $i$, where $p$ is the probability of a successful search.
The probability of finding the first match in the $i$-th position of a list during a successful sequential search is given by $p/n$ for every $i$, where $p$ is the probability of a successful search.
The formula $C_{worst}(n) = n$ represents the average number of key comparisons among all possible inputs of size $n$.
The formula $C_{worst}(n) = n$ represents the average number of key comparisons among all possible inputs of size $n$.
If $p = 0$, meaning an unsuccessful search, the average number of key comparisons is $2n$ because we have to double-check each element.
If $p = 0$, meaning an unsuccessful search, the average number of key comparisons is $2n$ because we have to double-check each element.
Asymptotic definitions describe approaching a stable value as an equation, including a variable that approaches zero.
Asymptotic definitions describe approaching a stable value as an equation, including a variable that approaches zero.
Big Theta notation, denoted as θ(g(n)), indicates that a function t(n) is bounded only above by some constant multiple of g(n) for all large n.
Big Theta notation, denoted as θ(g(n)), indicates that a function t(n) is bounded only above by some constant multiple of g(n) for all large n.
If an algorithm consistently takes the same amount of time regardless of the input size, its time complexity can be described as O(0).
If an algorithm consistently takes the same amount of time regardless of the input size, its time complexity can be described as O(0).
The expression $5n^3 + 10n$ is considered $O(n^4)$, but using $O(n^3)$ provides a tighter, more accurate upper bound.
The expression $5n^3 + 10n$ is considered $O(n^4)$, but using $O(n^3)$ provides a tighter, more accurate upper bound.
Big Omega notation, represented as Ω(g(n)), is employed to characterize the upper bound of an algorithm's growth rate.
Big Omega notation, represented as Ω(g(n)), is employed to characterize the upper bound of an algorithm's growth rate.
If an algorithm has a time complexity of $O(n^2)$, it implies the algorithm's execution time increases linearly with the square of the input doubling in size.
If an algorithm has a time complexity of $O(n^2)$, it implies the algorithm's execution time increases linearly with the square of the input doubling in size.
The function $2 \log_2 n + 10$ belongs to the order $O(\log n)$.
The function $2 \log_2 n + 10$ belongs to the order $O(\log n)$.
The function $2n + 6n^{1/2}$ is of order $O(n)$.
The function $2n + 6n^{1/2}$ is of order $O(n)$.
The function $n^2 + 10$ is of order $O(n^2)$.
The function $n^2 + 10$ is of order $O(n^2)$.
Big-Theta notation, denoted as $\Theta$, is used to measure the worst-case time complexity of an algorithm.
Big-Theta notation, denoted as $\Theta$, is used to measure the worst-case time complexity of an algorithm.
Big-Omega notation, denoted as $\Omega$, provide an upper bound on the growth rate of an algorithm's time complexity.
Big-Omega notation, denoted as $\Omega$, provide an upper bound on the growth rate of an algorithm's time complexity.
If $\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{t(n)}{g(n)} = 0$, then $t(n)$ grows faster than $g(n)$, and $t(n) \in \Omega(g(n))$.
If $\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{t(n)}{g(n)} = 0$, then $t(n)$ grows faster than $g(n)$, and $t(n) \in \Omega(g(n))$.
Using L'Hôpital's Rule to evaluate $\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{n^2}{\log n^4}$ involves differentiating both the numerator and the denominator with respect to n.
Using L'Hôpital's Rule to evaluate $\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{n^2}{\log n^4}$ involves differentiating both the numerator and the denominator with respect to n.
If $\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{t(n)}{g(n)} = \infty$, then $t(n) \in O(g(n))$.
If $\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{t(n)}{g(n)} = \infty$, then $t(n) \in O(g(n))$.
Flashcards
Cworst(n)
Cworst(n)
Maximum count of basic operations over inputs of size n in worst-case scenario.
Determining Cworst(n)
Determining Cworst(n)
- Analyze algorithm inputs for max operation count. 2) Compute Cworst(n).
Best-Case Efficiency
Best-Case Efficiency
Fastest running time for an input of size n among all possible inputs.
Cbest(n)
Cbest(n)
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Determining Cbest(n)
Determining Cbest(n)
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Average-Case Efficiency
Average-Case Efficiency
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Cavg(n)
Cavg(n)
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Probabilities for Average-Case
Probabilities for Average-Case
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Operation Counts
Operation Counts
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Time Efficiency
Time Efficiency
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Growth Functions
Growth Functions
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Constant Growth
Constant Growth
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Linear Growth
Linear Growth
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Logarithmic Growth
Logarithmic Growth
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Worst-Case Efficiency
Worst-Case Efficiency
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Quadratic Growth
Quadratic Growth
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Algorithm Efficiency
Algorithm Efficiency
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Space Efficiency
Space Efficiency
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Empirical Analysis
Empirical Analysis
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Theoretical Analysis
Theoretical Analysis
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Basic Operation
Basic Operation
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Input Size (Space Complexity)
Input Size (Space Complexity)
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Optimality
Optimality
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Big Oh Notation
Big Oh Notation
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Big Theta Notation
Big Theta Notation
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Big Omega Notation
Big Omega Notation
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O(1) Complexity
O(1) Complexity
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O(n^2) Complexity
O(n^2) Complexity
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Average-case Complexity
Average-case Complexity
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Successful Search Probability
Successful Search Probability
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Unsuccessful Search Comparisons
Unsuccessful Search Comparisons
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Average Comparisons in Successful Case
Average Comparisons in Successful Case
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Average Comparisons in Unsuccessful Case
Average Comparisons in Unsuccessful Case
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Asymptotic Definition
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Asymptotic Complexity
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Asymptotic Efficiency
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Limits for Comparing Growth
Limits for Comparing Growth
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L'Hôpital's Rule
L'Hôpital's Rule
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Example of t(n) and g(n)
Example of t(n) and g(n)
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Comparison t(n) > g(n)
Comparison t(n) > g(n)
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Study Notes
Algorithm Analysis & Design
- Course code: CSC645
- Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Algorithm Analysis
Chapter Overview
- Algorithm analysis framework
- Asymptotic notations
- Asymptotic efficiency classes
Algorithm Analysis
- Purpose: To evaluate an algorithm's efficiency concerning resources.
- Time Efficiency/Complexity: Indicates the speed of an algorithm.
- Space Efficiency/Complexity: Measures the extra memory usage.
- Algorithm quality factors:
- Simplicity: Simpler algorithms are easier to understand and implement.
- Generality: The algorithm's ability to handle varied input types.
- Optimality: Algorithm efficiency without compromising resource usage.
- Two approaches for algorithm analysis: Empirical and Theoretical.
Algorithm Analysis: Types of Analysis
- Empirical Analysis: Measures efficiency in terms of time units.
- Measurement criteria include actual memory use and running time of algorithms.
- Examples or different inputs are needed in empirical analysis
- Theoretical Analysis: Defines algorithm efficiency based on the number of basic operations.
- Measurement criteria include space (memory usage), running time, and fundamental operations.
Algorithm Analysis: Other Algorithm Issues/Quality
- Simplicity: Simpler algorithms are easier to understand and implement.
- Generality: Algorithm handles different kinds of inputs.
- Lower Bounds: Algorithms cannot use less than a certain minimum limit of resources for problem solving.
- Optimality: Algorithm that effectively use resources without compromising functionality and efficiency.
When to use Each Type of Analysis?
- Theoretical Analysis: Use for high-level abstract understanding of algorithm efficiency, comparing across different input sizes and environments, and worst-case behavior, and scalability.
- Empirical Analysis: Use for real-world scenarios analysis, accounting for system limitations like CPU, memory, and data distributions
Factors that affect Algorithm Runtime
- Complexity: Algorithm's inherent processing demands.
- Input size: How much data an algorithm process.
- Computer performance: Machine capabilities impact algorithm running time
Algorithm Analysis Framework: Measuring Input Size (Space Complexity)
- Sorting Algorithms: Larger input size means longer processing time.
- Measuring size: Using bits in a binary representation; b = (log2 n) + 1
Algorithm Analysis Framework: Measuring Running Time (Time Complexity)
- How to measure: Identifying the basic operation contributing most to the total running time.
- Compute the number of times that basic operations are repeated (operation counts)
Example of Operation Counts: Insertion Sort
- Algorithm efficiency evaluated by the number of primitive operations based on the input size.
- Number of operations needed to sort items in a specific algorithm
Other examples
- Problem: Searching for a key in a list of n items, Multiplication of two matrices, Checking primality of an integer n, Typical graph problem.
- Input size measure: Number of list items, Matrix dimensions or the total number of elements in binary representation, Number of digits (in binary representation), Number of vertices or edges
- Basic operations: Key comparison, Multiplication of two numbers, Division, Visiting a vertex or traversing an edge
Theoretical Analysis of Time Efficiency
- How time efficiency is analyzed: Determining the number of repetitions of a basic operation as a function of the input size (n).
- Running time: Expressed as T(n) for some function T on the input size (n).
- Number of times a basic operation is executed: COP (execution time of a single operation).
- Number of basic operations: C(n) as a function of n.
Order of Growth: Table of Values
- Table of values showing the growth of different functions related to algorithm analysis.
Growth Functions
- Analyzing the growth of different functions related to algorithms
- Constant, linear, logarithmic, quadratic, cubic, exponential, and other polynomial functions.
Graph of Growth Functions
- Graph showing the growth rate of different functions (linear, log,n^2, 2^n, etc.).
Worst-Case Efficiency
- Finding an algorithm input(s) of size n that runs the longest among all potential inputs.
- Determine the kind of inputs that yield the highest operation count (Cworst).
- For an input of size n, its running time does not exceed Cworst.
Best-Case Efficiency
- Finding an input of size n which result in the fastest execution among all possible inputs of that size.
- Determine the inputs producing the smallest operation count (Cbest).
Average-Case Efficiency
- Obtaining the average time taken to solve all possible instances of an input (random).
- Identifying the average execution time across various inputs of size n (Cavg).
EXAMPLE: Determining Worst-Case, Best-Case and Average-Case for an Algorithm
- Example of the Sequential Search algorithm.
Asymptotic Notations
- Asymptotic Definition: Value an expression approaches as a variable approaches infinity.
- Asymptotic Complexity: Growth rate of the time or space complexity with respect to input size.
- Asymptotic Growth: Highest-order term becomes more important as n approaches infinity.
- Big O Notation: Provides an upper bound on the growth rate of a function..
- Big Theta Notation: Provides both an upper and a lower bound on a function's growth rate
- Big Omega Notation: Provides a lower bound on the growth rate of a function.
Asymptotic Efficiency Classes
- Classification of algorithms based on their growth rates. Categories of time complexities, starting with the fastest (constant, logarithmic, linear, etc.).
Limits for Comparing Order of Growth
- Using limits to compare the rates of growth of functions for algorithm analysis.
- Differentiation Rules: Limits are used to compare growth rate of functions.
Examples
- Examples of comparing asymptotic notations, analyzing functions based on their growth, and calculating values in algorithms.
Summary of Sorting Algorithm Complexity
- Sorting algorithm time complexities (Worst, Best, Average cases) and space usage.
Reference
- A. Levitin, "Introduction to the Design & Analysis of Algorithms," 3rd edition, Chapter 8,©2012 Pearson Education, Inc.
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