Insertion Sort Algorithm Analysis
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What is the computational complexity of insertion sort in the best case?

  • Linear (correct)
  • Cubic with n
  • Exponential with n
  • Quadratic with n
  • What is the divide and conquer approach composed of?

  • Conquer, Divide, and Merge
  • Divide, Conquer, and Combine (correct)
  • Divide, Sort, and Combine
  • Merge, Sort, and Divide
  • What happens when the input data size of subproblems is small enough in the Conquer step?

  • The subproblems are further divided into smaller subproblems
  • The subproblems are eventually solved (correct)
  • The subproblems are solved recursively
  • The subproblems are merged with other subproblems
  • What is the purpose of the Combine step in the Divide and Conquer approach?

    <p>To combine the solutions of subproblems to obtain the solution of the original problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the Divide step in the Merge sort algorithm?

    <p>Two sequences S1 and S2 containing ⌈n/2⌉ and ⌊n/2⌋ elements respectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the merge function in the Merge sort algorithm?

    <p>To merge the two sorted sequences S1 and S2 into a single sorted sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the computational cost necessary to solve, divide and combine subproblems having dimension 1?

    <p>c represents the computational cost necessary to solve, divide and combine subproblems having dimension 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the subproblems solved in the Conquer step of the Divide and Conquer approach?

    <p>They are solved recursively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the number of elements in sequences S1 and S2 in the Divide step of the Merge sort algorithm?

    <p>S1 has ⌈n/2⌉ elements and S2 has ⌊n/2⌋ elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using a recursive approach in algorithms?

    <p>It allows for the division of complex problems into smaller subproblems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of merge sort, what is the purpose of the divide step?

    <p>To copy the elements of the original sequence into two smaller sequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the number of elements in the original sequence and the number of elements in the subproblems in merge sort?

    <p>The number of elements in the subproblems is approximately half the number of elements in the original sequence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the best case and worst case scenarios for the computational complexity of insertion sort?

    <p>The best case scenario has a linear computational complexity, while the worst case scenario has a quadratic computational complexity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the merge function in the merge sort algorithm?

    <p>To combine the solutions of subproblems into a single sorted sequence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using the divide and conquer approach in algorithms?

    <p>It allows for the division of complex problems into smaller subproblems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of merge sort, what is the purpose of the conquer step?

    <p>To recursively sort the subproblems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the number of levels of recursion and the size of the subproblems in merge sort?

    <p>The number of levels of recursion is inversely proportional to the size of the subproblems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the divide and conquer approach and other algorithmic approaches?

    <p>The divide and conquer approach uses a recursive approach, while other approaches use an iterative approach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the combine step in the divide and conquer approach?

    <p>To combine the solutions of subproblems into a single solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Algorithm Analysis

    • The computational cost of an algorithm depends on the input size.
    • Different computational costs may depend on different degrees of sorting of the input arrays.
    • Input size refers to the number of elements composing the input data.
    • Computational cost refers to the number of elementary instructions to be executed.

    Insertion Sort

    • Insertion sort is a well-defined procedure that takes a certain value as input and produces a certain value as output.
    • It is a sequence of computational steps that transforms an input into an output.
    • An algorithm is an instrument to solve a well-defined computational problem.
    • The specific problem defines the relation existing between input and output.
    • Insertion sort describes a specific computational procedure to obtain this relation between input and output.
    • Example: sorting a sequence of n numbers a1, a2, ..., an to produce a permutation a1′, a2′, ..., an′ of the input sequence such that a1′ ≤ a2′ ≤ ... ≤ an′.

    Insertion Sort Algorithm

    • The algorithm starts with an unsorted array and iteratively inserts elements into their correct position.
    • At the beginning of each iteration, the first j-1 elements are sorted, while the rest are unsorted.
    • Elements previously occupying positions 1 to j-1 are now sorted.
    • The computational complexity of insertion sort is linear in the best case and quadratic in the worst case.

    Divide and Conquer

    • Divide and conquer is an approach used by recursive algorithms to solve problems.
    • The approach consists of three steps: divide, conquer, and combine.
    • Divide: divide the problem into subproblems of the same kind but with smaller input data size.
    • Conquer: recursively solve the subproblems until their input data size is small enough.
    • Combine: combine the solutions of the subproblems to obtain the solution of the original problem.

    Merge Sort

    • Merge sort is an example of a divide and conquer algorithm.
    • Goal: sort a sequence S composed of n elements using the divide and conquer approach.
    • Divide: divide the sequence S into two sequences S1 and S2 of approximately equal size.
    • Conquer: recursively sort sequences S1 and S2.
    • Combine: merge the two sorted sequences S1 and S2 into a sorted sequence S.

    Algorithm Analysis

    • The computational cost of an algorithm depends on the input size.
    • Different computational costs may depend on different degrees of sorting of the input arrays.
    • Input size refers to the number of elements composing the input data.
    • Computational cost refers to the number of elementary instructions to be executed.

    Insertion Sort

    • Insertion sort is a well-defined procedure that takes a certain value as input and produces a certain value as output.
    • It is a sequence of computational steps that transforms an input into an output.
    • An algorithm is an instrument to solve a well-defined computational problem.
    • The specific problem defines the relation existing between input and output.
    • Insertion sort describes a specific computational procedure to obtain this relation between input and output.
    • Example: sorting a sequence of n numbers a1, a2, ..., an to produce a permutation a1′, a2′, ..., an′ of the input sequence such that a1′ ≤ a2′ ≤ ... ≤ an′.

    Insertion Sort Algorithm

    • The algorithm starts with an unsorted array and iteratively inserts elements into their correct position.
    • At the beginning of each iteration, the first j-1 elements are sorted, while the rest are unsorted.
    • Elements previously occupying positions 1 to j-1 are now sorted.
    • The computational complexity of insertion sort is linear in the best case and quadratic in the worst case.

    Divide and Conquer

    • Divide and conquer is an approach used by recursive algorithms to solve problems.
    • The approach consists of three steps: divide, conquer, and combine.
    • Divide: divide the problem into subproblems of the same kind but with smaller input data size.
    • Conquer: recursively solve the subproblems until their input data size is small enough.
    • Combine: combine the solutions of the subproblems to obtain the solution of the original problem.

    Merge Sort

    • Merge sort is an example of a divide and conquer algorithm.
    • Goal: sort a sequence S composed of n elements using the divide and conquer approach.
    • Divide: divide the sequence S into two sequences S1 and S2 of approximately equal size.
    • Conquer: recursively sort sequences S1 and S2.
    • Combine: merge the two sorted sequences S1 and S2 into a sorted sequence S.

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    This quiz covers the analysis of the insertion sort algorithm, including its computational cost and how it depends on the input size and degree of sorting.

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