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What is the basis of Quicksort, and how does it split a list?
What is the basis of Quicksort, and how does it split a list?
- Comparisons; Into two sorted lists
- Additions; Into two random lists
- Divisions; Into two unsorted lists wherein all elements of one list are less than all elements of the other list (correct)
- Merges; Into two sorted lists
On what type of lists can Binary search be used, and how is it affected by the list size?
On what type of lists can Binary search be used, and how is it affected by the list size?
- Any lists; Essentially unaffected by the list size
- Unsorted lists; Affected significantly by the list size
- Large lists only; Unaffected by the list size
- Sorted lists; Affected significantly by the list size (correct)
What interfaces are used for binary searching and sorting in Java, and what can be specified using these interfaces?
What interfaces are used for binary searching and sorting in Java, and what can be specified using these interfaces?
- Searchable and Comparable; Specifying the search algorithm and comparison method
- Sorter and Searcher; Specifying the sorting algorithm and search method
- Comparable and Comparator; Specifying the sorting order and custom comparison logic (correct)
- Comparator and Sortable; Specifying the comparison logic and sortable properties
What is the time complexity of Quicksort in the best case scenario, and how does it compare to other sorting algorithms?
What is the time complexity of Quicksort in the best case scenario, and how does it compare to other sorting algorithms?
What is the main disadvantage of using Binary search on unsorted lists?
What is the main disadvantage of using Binary search on unsorted lists?
In Java, which interface is used for binary searching, and what can be specified using this interface?
In Java, which interface is used for binary searching, and what can be specified using this interface?
What is the space complexity of Quicksort, and how does it compare to Mergesort?
What is the space complexity of Quicksort, and how does it compare to Mergesort?
What is the main advantage of using Binary search on sorted lists?
What is the main advantage of using Binary search on sorted lists?
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Study Notes
Sorting and Searching Algorithms
Quicksort
- Quicksort is a sorting algorithm that splits a list into two sublists, according to a pivot element, and recursively sorts them.
- The basis of Quicksort is the divide-and-conquer approach.
Binary Search
- Binary search can be used on sorted lists only.
- The list size affects the performance of Binary search, with larger lists taking longer to search.
Java Interfaces for Searching and Sorting
- In Java, the
java.util.Listinterface is used for binary searching. - The
java.util.Comparableandjava.util.Comparatorinterfaces are used for sorting.
Time Complexity of Quicksort
- The best-case time complexity of Quicksort is O(n log n), making it efficient compared to other sorting algorithms.
Disadvantages of Binary Search
- The main disadvantage of using Binary search on unsorted lists is that it will not work correctly.
Java Interface for Binary Searching
- In Java, the
java.util.Listinterface is used for binary searching, and it can specify the search key.
Space Complexity of Quicksort
- The space complexity of Quicksort is O(log n), making it more memory-efficient than Mergesort.
Advantage of Binary Search
- The main advantage of using Binary search on sorted lists is its efficiency, with a time complexity of O(log n).
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