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What is Pascal's Triangle?
What is Pascal's Triangle?
A triangular array consisting of binomial coefficients.
What does the Binomial Theorem prove?
What does the Binomial Theorem prove?
It proves that (x + y)^n = Σ (n choose i) x^(n−i) y^i for i=0 to n.
Which of the following statements is true regarding algorithms?
Which of the following statements is true regarding algorithms?
Worst case analysis is considered the best way to understand how an algorithm performs.
Worst case analysis is considered the best way to understand how an algorithm performs.
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What are the two types of costs associated with algorithms?
What are the two types of costs associated with algorithms?
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An algorithm that finds the minimum number in an array is called ___
An algorithm that finds the minimum number in an array is called ___
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What are the basic computing steps that are considered to have unit time?
What are the basic computing steps that are considered to have unit time?
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What does the acronym RAM stand for in computer science?
What does the acronym RAM stand for in computer science?
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In the worst case analysis, is the performance of an algorithm defined for a specific input?
In the worst case analysis, is the performance of an algorithm defined for a specific input?
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Match the following types of algorithm analysis with their descriptions:
Match the following types of algorithm analysis with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Binomial Theorem
- Describes the expansion of powers of binomials: ((x + y)^n = \sum_{i=0}^{n} \binom{n}{i} x^{n-i} y^i)
- Binomial coefficients can be calculated using Pascal’s Triangle, which relates coefficients through addition.
Pascal’s Triangle
- A triangular array where each entry is the sum of the two entries directly above it.
- Example: (\binom{n}{k} = \binom{n-1}{k-1} + \binom{n-1}{k})
- Formal proofs for its properties are available in academic resources.
Proof of Binomial Theorem
- Utilizes induction: Base case for (n=1) and the assumption for (n) leads to the conclusion for (n+1).
Introduction to Algorithms
- Algorithms consist of a finite sequence of clear, implementable instructions aimed at solving problems.
- Problems in computer science require specific outputs based on defined inputs called instances.
Properties of Algorithms
- Algorithms must provide step-by-step instructions that guarantee correct output (unlike heuristics).
- Clarity on the relationship between problems, instances, and algorithms is essential.
Example Algorithm
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ArrayMin Algorithm:
- Input: Array (A) with (n) numbers.
- Process: Iterate through the array to find the minimum value.
Pseudocode Structure
- Control structures include
if...then,while,repeat, andfor. - Variables are assigned using
←and equality is tested with=.
Types of Algorithm Analysis
- Correctness: Validates that an algorithm produces the correct output for all input instances.
- Costs: Includes both Time Complexity (run time) and Space Complexity (memory usage).
Time Complexity
- Run time is dependent on input size; analyzed for best, average, and worst-case scenarios.
- Worst-case analysis is paramount for understanding algorithm performance.
Random Access Memory (RAM) Model
- RAM allows for efficient memory access; each memory cell can contain a single value, accessed in unit time.
- Assignments also consume unit time.
Basic Computing Steps
- Operations considered to take unit time include variable assignment, array access, mathematical evaluations, and method returns.
- Understanding these steps is fundamental for algorithm construction.
Analyzing Algorithms with Computing Steps
- Estimations for speed can be made by counting the number of steps an algorithm uses.
- Complexity increases with recursion and nested loops.
Example with While Loop
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ArrayMax Algorithm:
- Input: Array (A) with (n) numbers.
- Outputs the maximum number using a loop to iterate through elements.
- Insights on operational complexity are provided, illustrating a total of (7n - 2) operations.
Next Topics
- Focus on exact analysis using the RAM model, asymptotic analysis, and run time analysis in future classes.
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This quiz covers Mathematics Preliminaries 2 from the COMP 2080 course with a focus on the Binomial Theorem, Pascal’s Triangle, and the introduction to algorithms. It explores algorithm runtimes and growth rates, providing essential foundational knowledge for further studies in analysis of algorithms.
