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The InsertionSort algorithm starts with all cards in the left hand and moves them to the right hand.
The InsertionSort algorithm starts with all cards in the left hand and moves them to the right hand.
False (B)
The ______ ensures that the cards in the left hand are always kept in sorted order during InsertionSort.
The ______ ensures that the cards in the left hand are always kept in sorted order during InsertionSort.
invariant
What is the primary logic behind the InsertionSort algorithm?
What is the primary logic behind the InsertionSort algorithm?
The InsertionSort algorithm works by iteratively taking a card from the right hand and placing it in its correct position within the sorted sequence of cards in the left hand.
Which of these statements accurately describes the InsertionSort algorithm?
Which of these statements accurately describes the InsertionSort algorithm?
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
The InsertionSort algorithm is a recursive algorithm.
The InsertionSort algorithm is a recursive algorithm.
What is the ultimate goal of the InsertionSort algorithm?
What is the ultimate goal of the InsertionSort algorithm?
The InsertionSort algorithm is an example of an ______ algorithm.
The InsertionSort algorithm is an example of an ______ algorithm.
The algorithm InsertionSort(int[ ] A) starts the for loop from j = ______ to A.length.
The algorithm InsertionSort(int[ ] A) starts the for loop from j = ______ to A.length.
What is the purpose of the inner while loop in the InsertionSort algorithm?
What is the purpose of the inner while loop in the InsertionSort algorithm?
The InsertionSort algorithm is an in-place sorting algorithm, meaning it sorts the array without using additional memory.
The InsertionSort algorithm is an in-place sorting algorithm, meaning it sorts the array without using additional memory.
What is the name of the variable used to store the element to be inserted in its correct position in the sorted subarray?
What is the name of the variable used to store the element to be inserted in its correct position in the sorted subarray?
Match the following code snippets with their corresponding functions in the InsertionSort algorithm:
Match the following code snippets with their corresponding functions in the InsertionSort algorithm:
The loop invariant for the InsertionSort algorithm is established ______ of every iteration of the for loop.
The loop invariant for the InsertionSort algorithm is established ______ of every iteration of the for loop.
What is the purpose of the loop invariant in proving the correctness of the InsertionSort algorithm?
What is the purpose of the loop invariant in proving the correctness of the InsertionSort algorithm?
The InsertionSort algorithm has a time complexity of O(n^2) in the worst case.
The InsertionSort algorithm has a time complexity of O(n^2) in the worst case.
The loop invariant for the Factorial function is: f = (j - ______)!
The loop invariant for the Factorial function is: f = (j - ______)!
The loop invariant for the factorial calculation function is f = (j - 1)!.
The loop invariant for the factorial calculation function is f = (j - 1)!.
What is the violated loop condition for the factorial calculation function?
What is the violated loop condition for the factorial calculation function?
The Factorial function calculates the factorial of a given number using a loop.
The Factorial function calculates the factorial of a given number using a loop.
What is the value of j when the loop condition is violated?
What is the value of j when the loop condition is violated?
Which of the following expressions correctly represents the value of f after the first iteration of the loop in the Factorial function?
Which of the following expressions correctly represents the value of f after the first iteration of the loop in the Factorial function?
What is the purpose of the if statement if k < 0 then error(...) in the Factorial function?
What is the purpose of the if statement if k < 0 then error(...) in the Factorial function?
Inserting the violated loop condition j = k + 1 into the loop invariant f = (j - 1)! results in f = (k + 1 - 1)! which simplifies to f = k!.
Inserting the violated loop condition j = k + 1 into the loop invariant f = (j - 1)! results in f = (k + 1 - 1)! which simplifies to f = k!.
The loop invariant in the factorial calculation function is always true before and after every iteration of the loop.
The loop invariant in the factorial calculation function is always true before and after every iteration of the loop.
The loop invariant is used to prove the correctness of a ______
The loop invariant is used to prove the correctness of a ______
Match the following stages of the loop with their descriptions:
Match the following stages of the loop with their descriptions:
Match the following steps in the loop invariant proof with their descriptions:
Match the following steps in the loop invariant proof with their descriptions:
Why is the loop invariant important in program correctness?
Why is the loop invariant important in program correctness?
In the Factorial function, what is the initial value of j?
In the Factorial function, what is the initial value of j?
What is the final value of f returned by the Factorial function?
What is the final value of f returned by the Factorial function?
In the factorial calculation function, the loop invariant f = (j - 1)! and the violated loop condition j > k together imply that f = ______, thus proving the correctness of the function.
In the factorial calculation function, the loop invariant f = (j - 1)! and the violated loop condition j > k together imply that f = ______, thus proving the correctness of the function.
In the provided code snippet, the variable f is initialized to the value of ______.
In the provided code snippet, the variable f is initialized to the value of ______.
If the loop in the code snippet does not execute, the return value of the Factorial(int k) function is 1.
If the loop in the code snippet does not execute, the return value of the Factorial(int k) function is 1.
What is the purpose of the error(...) function call within the code snippet?
What is the purpose of the error(...) function call within the code snippet?
What is the variable j used to represent in the code snippet?
What is the variable j used to represent in the code snippet?
Match the following code snippets with their explanations:
Match the following code snippets with their explanations:
What condition needs to be met for the loop to continue executing?
What condition needs to be met for the loop to continue executing?
If j is greater than k, the loop ______ execute.
If j is greater than k, the loop ______ execute.
The loop invariant for the code snippet is: f is the product of all integers from 1 to j-1 inclusive.
The loop invariant for the code snippet is: f is the product of all integers from 1 to j-1 inclusive.
What is the desired output of the sorting problem described?
What is the desired output of the sorting problem described?
The internal representation of numbers is crucial for solving the sorting problem.
The internal representation of numbers is crucial for solving the sorting problem.
What is the main objective when given an array of numbers in the sorting problem?
What is the main objective when given an array of numbers in the sorting problem?
Given an array A = ⟨a1, a2, ..., an⟩ of n numbers, a sorted output is a permutation ⟨a1′, a2′, ..., an′⟩ where a1′ ≤ a2′ ≤ ... ≤ an′.
Given an array A = ⟨a1, a2, ..., an⟩ of n numbers, a sorted output is a permutation ⟨a1′, a2′, ..., an′⟩ where a1′ ≤ a2′ ≤ ... ≤ an′.
Match the components of the sorting problem with their descriptions:
Match the components of the sorting problem with their descriptions:
When sorting the array A = ⟨5, 2, 8, 1⟩, which of the following would be the first element in the sorted output?
When sorting the array A = ⟨5, 2, 8, 1⟩, which of the following would be the first element in the sorted output?
A permutation in the context of sorting can include the same number appearing multiple times.
A permutation in the context of sorting can include the same number appearing multiple times.
What is meant by the term 'permutation' in the sorting problem?
What is meant by the term 'permutation' in the sorting problem?
The sorting problem seeks a ________ of an array, meaning its elements are arranged in a specific order.
The sorting problem seeks a ________ of an array, meaning its elements are arranged in a specific order.
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Sorting Problem
Sorting Problem
Rearranging an array into non-decreasing order.
Array
Array
A collection of numbers stored in a sequential manner.
Permutation
Permutation
A rearrangement of elements in an array.
Non-decreasing Order
Non-decreasing Order
A sequence where each number is less than or equal to the following one.
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Input
Input
The original array of numbers given for sorting.
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Output
Output
The sorted array after the algorithm has been applied.
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Algorithm
Algorithm
A step-by-step procedure to solve a problem.
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Internal Representation
Internal Representation
How numbers are stored in a computer's memory.
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Insertion Sort
Insertion Sort
A sorting algorithm that builds a sorted list one item at a time, inserting items into the correct position.
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Incremental Algorithm
Incremental Algorithm
An algorithm that progressively processes data to maintain a sorted output without needing to sort the entire data set again.
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Sorted Order
Sorted Order
The arrangement of items in a specific sequence, typically ascending or descending.
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Correctness in Sorting
Correctness in Sorting
The guarantee that all elements will be sorted after applying the algorithm completely.
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Left Hand in Insertion Sort
Left Hand in Insertion Sort
Holds the cards that are already sorted during the insertion process.
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Right Hand in Insertion Sort
Right Hand in Insertion Sort
Takes cards from the table and finds their correct place in the left hand.
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Invariant
Invariant
A condition that remains true throughout the execution of an algorithm, ensuring correctness.
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Pseudocode
Pseudocode
A high-level description of an algorithm that uses structured language but isn't actual programming syntax.
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Factorial
Factorial
The product of all positive integers up to a given number k.
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Factorial calculation for k < 0
Factorial calculation for k < 0
An error occurs because factorial is not defined for negative numbers.
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Factorial for k = 0 or k = 1
Factorial for k = 0 or k = 1
The factorial value is 1, as the product is empty for these cases.
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Loop in factorial calculation
Loop in factorial calculation
A process that multiplies integers starting from 2 up to k.
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Initial value of f
Initial value of f
f is initialized to 1 before the loop starts in the factorial calculation.
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Loop invariant
Loop invariant
Condition that remains true before and after each iteration of the loop.
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Execution of the loop
Execution of the loop
Is skipped if j > k initially, leading to return value of 1.
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Return value of factorial
Return value of factorial
Returns the accumulated product f after loop execution.
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Factorial Definition
Factorial Definition
The factorial of a non-negative integer k is the product of all positive integers less than or equal to k.
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Initialisation in loops
Initialisation in loops
Setting up initial values before entering the loop.
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Maintenance in loops
Maintenance in loops
Keeping the loop invariant true across iterations.
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Termination in loops
Termination in loops
The condition under which a loop ends.
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Factorial loop pseudocode
Factorial loop pseudocode
The structure to calculate factorial: initialize f, loop over j, multiply and return f.
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Correctness Implication
Correctness Implication
A loop is correct if initialisation, maintenance, and termination ensure the desired outcome.
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Violated Loop Condition
Violated Loop Condition
When a condition is no longer satisfied during a loop iteration, leading to termination.
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Key (in Insertion Sort)
Key (in Insertion Sort)
The current element being inserted into the sorted portion of the array.
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Outer loop
Outer loop
Iterates through the array from the second element to the last.
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Inner loop
Inner loop
Moves elements that are greater than the key one position up to make space.
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Sorted portion
Sorted portion
The part of the array that is sorted at any given time during the algorithm.
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Unsorted portion
Unsorted portion
The part of the array that has not yet been sorted.
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Performance of Insertion Sort
Performance of Insertion Sort
Generally O(n^2) in the worst case, but O(n) in the best case with sorted data.
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Factorial Function
Factorial Function
Calculates the product of all positive integers up to k.
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Initialization
Initialization
Setting initial values before starting a loop.
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Factorial of n
Factorial of n
The product of n multiplied by all integers less than n.
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Error Handling
Error Handling
Condition to manage invalid inputs, like negative numbers in factorials.
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While Loop
While Loop
A control flow statement that executes as long as the condition is true.
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Final Return
Final Return
Exits the function with the computed factorial value.
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Algorithms and Data Structures
- Course: Algorithms and Data Structures
- Term: Winter 2024/25
- Lecture 1: Sorting
Chapter 1: Sorting
- Defining the problem: Given an array A = [a1, a2, ..., an] of n numbers.
- Finding the solution: Needed is a permutation [a'1, a'2, ..., a'n] of A, such that a'1 ≤ a'2 ≤ ... ≤ a'n.
- Input: An array A of n numbers.
- Output: A permutation of A, sorted in ascending order.
- Key observation: The internal representation of the numbers is unimportant.
- Important: Each pair of numbers can be compared.
- A comparison takes constant time.
- The run time does not depend on the number of elements (n).
- The question for students: How do you sort?
- One solution: Insertion Sort
- Procedure:
- Start with your left hand empty and all cards on the table.
- Take up cards one after another with your right hand.
- Place the cards in the correct position between the cards in your left hand, ensuring the cards in your left hand are always sorted.
An incremental algorithm (pseudocode)
- Name of Algorithm: InsertionSort
- Input: Array of integers A, written as int[] A.
- Compute solution for A[1]. This is trivial, as A[1..1] is sorted.
- For j = 2 to A.length do:
- Compute solution for A[1..j] using the solution for A[1..j-1].
- Here, insert A[j] into the sorted array A[1..j-1].
- Return the solution.
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