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What is the worst-case time complexity of the bubble sort algorithm?
The best-case time complexity of selection sort is O(n).
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In analysis of selection sort, what mathematical formula represents the number of comparisons made?
(n - 1) + (n - 2) + (n - 3) +...+ 1
The time complexity of selection sort is ______ because both the upper and lower bounds are the same.
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Which sorting algorithm is considered more efficient in practice for small datasets?
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Match the sorting algorithms with their best-case time complexities:
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Recursion is when a function calls itself in programming.
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What does the 'O' in time complexity, such as O(n^2), represent?
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What is the primary purpose of the 'draw' function in the provided pseudocode?
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In the pseudocode for searching in a phone book, the number of pages has no impact on the search method used.
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What are the two conditions checked when searching the phone book to decide whether to open the left half or the right half?
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In binary search, if the number to find is less than the middle value, we will search the ______ half.
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Match the following algorithm types with their characteristics:
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Which of the following running times represents the fastest algorithm?
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Which of the following sorting algorithms is NOT mentioned in the content?
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Binary search operates with a complexity of O(n).
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What symbol is used to denote the best case of an algorithm?
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Bubble Sort is an efficient algorithm for sorting lists due to its complex swapping mechanism.
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What notation is used to access properties of an object in the people array?
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Linear search has a worst-case complexity of ______.
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The complexity of the selection sort algorithm can be simplified to O(_______).
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Match the following running times with their corresponding descriptions:
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Which of the following statements is true regarding Θ notation?
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Match the following sorting algorithms to their descriptions:
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What is the first step in the selection sort algorithm?
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O(n log n) is worse than O(n2) in terms of algorithm efficiency.
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What is the complexity class of the selection sort algorithm in the worst case?
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A binary search can be effectively performed on an unsorted list.
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How many steps does it take the selection sort algorithm during its first iteration through a list of size n?
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Binary search is best suited for ________ data structures.
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Which algorithm typically has a complexity of O(n) in terms of its average-case performance?
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The algorithm repeatedly swapping elements to move larger numbers to the end is called __________.
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What is the final result of the complexity calculation shown for selection sort?
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What is the best-case time complexity of binary search?
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Binary search requires the array to be unsorted before it can be applied.
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What is the purpose of the 'middle' in the binary search algorithm?
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The pseudocode for binary search returns false if there are ______ left.
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Match the following time complexities with their descriptions:
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Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of bubble sort?
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Selection sort works by repeatedly selecting the smallest (or largest) element from the unsorted part of the list.
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What does 'big O' notation describe?
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In binary search, if 50 is greater than the middle door value, the search continues in the ______ half.
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Which of the following algorithms has the worst average-case time complexity?
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Study Notes
Sorting Algorithms
- Bubble Sort Pseudocode: Repeats n-1 times; compares adjacent elements and swaps if out of order; quits early if no swaps occur.
- Selection Sort Pseudocode: Iterates through list to find the smallest element from the unsorted portion; swaps it with the current position.
- Efficiency of Selection Sort: Worst-case performance is O(n²) due to n(n-1)/2 comparisons; best-case performance is Ω(n²); overall complexity is Θ(n²).
- Efficiency of Bubble Sort: Similar to selection sort, the worst-case is O(n²), but best-case is Ω(n) when already sorted.
Algorithm Efficiency
- Understanding Big O Notation: Used to analyze algorithm performance; different complexities include O(n²), O(n log n), O(n), O(log n), and O(1).
- Performance Comparison: O(n²) is the least efficient, while O(1) is the most efficient.
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Search Algorithms:
- Linear Search: O(n) complexity, checking each element one by one.
- Binary Search: O(log n) complexity, quickly reducing search space in a sorted list.
Asymptotic Notation
- Best Case (Ω): Denotes the optimal performance scenario for an algorithm.
- Tight Bound (Θ): Indicates when the upper and lower bounds are identical, meaning best and worst-case scenarios are the same.
Recursion
- Definition: A programming technique where a function calls itself to solve smaller instances of the same problem.
- Recursive Example: Drawing a pyramid structure through a recursive function that calls itself with an increasing size parameter.
Additional Notes
- Importance of Sorting: Sorting is crucial for efficient searching; binary search requires pre-sorted data.
- Array Structure: Arrays can be utilized to store values for sorting and searching functions, often accessed via dot notation for attributes in structured data types.
- Visualization of Algorithms: Tools are available to compare the working principles of various sorting algorithms visually, enhancing comprehension and learning.
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Test your understanding of the bubble sort algorithm with this quiz focused on pseudocode. Evaluate your knowledge on how the sorting process works and the conditions that trigger swaps. This quiz will reinforce your understanding of sorting algorithms.