10 Questions
What is a major limitation of experimental studies of running times?
They can be done only on a limited set of test inputs.
What is a challenge when comparing the experimental running times of two algorithms?
The experiments were performed in different hardware and software environments.
What is the most time-consuming aspect of performing an experimental analysis of an algorithm?
Implementing and executing the algorithm.
What is the ideal goal of an analysis tool for running times?
To avoid performing experiments.
What does the proposed methodology aim to associate with each algorithm?
A function f (n) that characterizes the running time of the algorithm as a function of the input size n.
What is a benefit of the proposed methodology?
It allows us to evaluate the relative efficiency of any two algorithms in a way that is independent from the hardware and software environment.
What is a characteristic of the proposed methodology?
It can be performed by studying a high-level description of the algorithm without actually implementing it or running experiments on it.
What is a limitation of experimental studies of running times in terms of input size?
They can only be done on a limited set of test inputs.
What is the proposed methodology trying to achieve?
To analyze the running times of algorithms.
What is an advantage of the proposed methodology over experimental studies?
It takes into account all possible inputs.
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