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What does sorting refer to?
What does sorting refer to?
Arranging data in a particular format.
What is a sorting algorithm?
What is a sorting algorithm?
It specifies the way to arrange data in a particular order.
Which of the following is an example of in-place sorting?
Which of the following is an example of in-place sorting?
Stable sorting does change the sequence of similar content.
Stable sorting does change the sequence of similar content.
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What is an adaptive sorting algorithm?
What is an adaptive sorting algorithm?
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Define increasing order.
Define increasing order.
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Define decreasing order.
Define decreasing order.
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What is bubble sort?
What is bubble sort?
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How does insertion sort work?
How does insertion sort work?
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What is selection sort?
What is selection sort?
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Study Notes
Sorting
- Sorting refers to arranging data in a specific format, typically numerical or alphabetical order.
- Sorting algorithms specify the methods to arrange data.
- Sorting enhances data searching efficiency and makes data presentation more readable.
Real-Life Sorting Scenarios
- Telephone directories store phone numbers alphabetically to facilitate name-based searches.
- Dictionaries organize words alphabetically for quick word lookup.
In-Place vs. Not-In-Place Sorting
- In-place sorting algorithms do not require extra space for processing, making changes directly within the input data.
- Examples include bubble sort, where data is sorted within the existing array.
Stable vs. Not Stable Sorting
- Stable sorting algorithms preserve the original order of identical elements in the sorted output.
- Unstable sorting algorithms may alter the order of elements with the same value during sorting.
Adaptive vs. Non-Adaptive Sorting
- Adaptive sorting algorithms exploit already sorted elements in the input to optimize sorting performance.
- Non-adaptive sorting algorithms treat all elements equally, regardless of pre-existing order, potentially re-sorting already sorted portions.
Increasing Order
- A sequence is in increasing order if each element is greater than the previous one.
- Example: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9.
Decreasing Order
- A sequence is in decreasing order if each element is less than the previous one.
- Example: 9, 8, 6, 4, 3, 1.
Non-Increasing Order
- A sequence is in non-increasing order if each element is less than or equal to the previous one.
- Example: 9, 8, 6, 3, 3, 1.
Non-Decreasing Order
- A sequence is in non-decreasing order if each element is greater than or equal to the previous one.
- Example: 1, 3, 3, 6, 8, 9.
Bubble Sort
- Bubble sort repeatedly compares adjacent elements and swaps them if they are in the wrong order.
- The smallest element "bubbles" up to its correct position with each iteration.
Insertion Sort
- Insertion sort iteratively inserts elements into their correct positions within an already sorted sub-list.
- It functions similarly to how a person might sort playing cards.
Selection Sort
- Selection sort divides the input array into two parts: a sorted sub-array and an unsorted sub-array.
- It repeatedly finds the smallest element in the unsorted sub-array and swaps it with the first element of the unsorted sub-array.
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This quiz covers various aspects of sorting, including its definition, algorithms, and real-life applications. It explains different types of sorting methods like in-place, stable, and adaptive sorting, along with examples to illustrate each concept. Test your knowledge on how sorting enhances data efficiency and organization.
