Analyzing Algorithms

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Which of the following best describes the goal of analysis of algorithms?

  • To compare algorithms mainly in terms of input size
  • To compare algorithms mainly in terms of running time (correct)
  • To compare algorithms mainly in terms of memory requirements
  • To compare algorithms mainly in terms of programmer's effort

What is running time analysis in the context of algorithms?

  • Determining how the running time decreases as the size of the problem increases
  • Determining the total running time for all possible problem sizes
  • Determining the exact running time for a given problem size
  • Determining how the running time increases as the size of the problem increases (correct)

What does input size refer to in the context of algorithms?

  • The polynomial degree
  • The size of an array
  • The number of elements in the input (correct)
  • The number of elements in a polynomial

What are some factors that algorithms can be compared in terms of?

<p>Running time, memory requirements, and programmer's effort (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of analysis of algorithms?

<p>Comparing algorithms in terms of running time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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