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What is the primary requirement for using the Binary Search algorithm?
What is the primary requirement for using the Binary Search algorithm?
- The search space must be sorted (correct)
- The search space must contain duplicates
- The search space must be in the form of an array
- The search space must have a specific number of elements
Binary Search can be applied to any type of data structure without requiring a sorted order.
Binary Search can be applied to any type of data structure without requiring a sorted order.
False (B)
What is the main advantage of using Binary Search over Linear Search?
What is the main advantage of using Binary Search over Linear Search?
Faster search time due to halving the search space with each step.
In Binary Search, the search space is divided into ____ halves with each step.
In Binary Search, the search space is divided into ____ halves with each step.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
What is the example target value in the coding problem mentioned?
What is the example target value in the coding problem mentioned?
The Binary Search algorithm can find values in an unsorted array.
The Binary Search algorithm can find values in an unsorted array.
In a Binary Search approach, how does the search space change with each iteration?
In a Binary Search approach, how does the search space change with each iteration?
Flashcards
Binary Search
Binary Search
An algorithm for searching a sorted array by repeatedly dividing the search interval in half.
Sorted Search Space
Sorted Search Space
A necessary condition for Binary Search; the data must be ordered.
Linear Search
Linear Search
A search algorithm that sequentially checks each element in the array until the target is found.
Target Value
Target Value
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Binary Search Example
Binary Search Example
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Search Space
Search Space
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Sorted Array
Sorted Array
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Time Complexity
Time Complexity
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Study Notes
Binary Search Algorithm
- Binary search is a more efficient search algorithm than linear search, especially for large sorted datasets.
- It leverages the sorted nature of the data to significantly reduce the search space.
- Binary search works by repeatedly dividing the search interval in half.
- Only applicable to sorted data.
Real-Life Example
- Imagine searching for a word ("raj") in a dictionary (sorted alphabetically).
- Method 1 (Linear Search): Check every page sequentially.
- Method 2 (Binary Search):
- Open the dictionary roughly in the middle.
- Check the words on the left page.
- If "raj" comes before the words on the left page, search only in the left half.
- Repeat this process in each half, shrinking the search space each time until the word is located.
Key Characteristics
- Requires a sorted search space (e.g., an array, a dictionary).
- Divides the search space into two equal parts at each step.
- Shrinks the search space based on which half potentially contains the target value.
Coding Example
- Given a sorted array {3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, 16, 17} and a target value of 6.
- Binary search efficiently finds the target within the array, without needing to check every element.
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Description
Explore the binary search algorithm, a powerful method for searching through large sorted datasets efficiently. This quiz provides key characteristics, real-life examples, and comparisons with linear search. Test your understanding of how binary search works by dividing the search space effectively.
