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What does the Insertion sort algorithm rely on for sorting?

  • Dividing the array into two sub-arrays and recursively sorting them.
  • Finding the minimum element and placing it in the correct position.
  • Comparing elements in pairs and swapping them based on their order.
  • Moving an element to its proper position by comparing it with the elements before it. (correct)
  • In the Insertion Sort algorithm, what is the initial state of the array?

  • Unsorted (correct)
  • Sorted
  • Empty
  • Partially sorted
  • The Insertion Sort algorithm is always the most efficient sorting algorithm.

    False (B)

    What is the time complexity of the Insertion Sort algorithm in the best case scenario?

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    Flashcards

    Insertion Sort

    A sorting algorithm that progressively builds a sorted array from smaller subarrays.

    Sorted Subarray

    A subarray within the main array used in Insertion Sort, consisting of elements that are already sorted.

    Unsorted Subarray

    A subarray within the main array used in Insertion Sort, consisting of elements that are still unsorted.

    New Item

    The element being considered during each iteration of Insertion Sort, which needs to be placed in its appropriate position within the sorted subarray.

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    Inserting

    The process of positioning the 'New Item' at the correct index in the sorted subarray during Insertion Sort.

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    Insert Position

    The index within the sorted subarray where the 'New Item' should be placed.

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    Comparison

    Comparing the 'New Item' to elements in the sorted subarray, starting from the end, to find the appropriate 'Insert Position'.

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    Comparison Index

    The index of the element in the sorted subarray being compared to the 'New Item' during Insertion Sort.

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    Shifting

    The operation of moving elements in the sorted subarray to the right to create space for the 'New Item' when inserting.

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    Placement

    The process of assigning the value of the 'New Item' to the correct index in the sorted subarray.

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    Insertion Loop

    The process of iterating through the unsorted subarray in Insertion Sort, picking each 'New Item' and inserting it into the sorted subarray.

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    Initial Sorted Subarray

    The initial state of the sorted subarray in Insertion Sort, containing only one element (the first element of the array).

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    Updated Sorted Subarray

    The state of the sorted subarray after each iteration of the Insertion Sort algorithm.

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    Final Sorted Array

    The final state of the sorted subarray after all elements from the unsorted subarray have been inserted, resulting in the entire array being sorted.

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    Insertion Sort Algorithm

    An algorithm that uses a single loop to iterate through the array and insert elements one by one into their correct positions, maintaining a sorted subarray while gradually expanding it to encompass the entire array.

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    Comparing

    The act of comparing the 'New Item' with elements in the sorted subarray during Insertion Sort.

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    Comparison Condition

    The condition that determines whether the 'New Item' should be inserted at the current 'Comparison Index' or the comparison should continue with the next index.

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    Shifting Elements

    The action of moving an element in the sorted subarray to the right to make space for the 'New Item' during Insertion Sort.

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    Element Comparison

    The operation of comparing the 'New Item' with the element at the 'Comparison Index' in the sorted subarray.

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    Insertion Condition

    The condition where the comparison between the 'New Item' and the element at the current 'Comparison Index' in the sorted subarray determines that the 'New Item' should be inserted at the current index.

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    Continue Comparing Condition

    The condition where the comparison between the 'New Item' and the element at the current 'Comparison Index' in the sorted subarray determines that the comparison should continue with the next index.

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    Finding the Correct Position

    The process of finding the correct position for the 'New Item' by comparing it with elements in the sorted subarray.

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    Placing the New Item

    The act of placing the 'New Item' at its correct position within the sorted subarray, based on the comparison results.

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    Repeating the Insertion Process

    The process of repeating the insertion process for each element in the unsorted subarray.

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    Sorted Subarray Updated

    The state of the sorted subarray after the 'New Item' has been placed in its correct position.

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    Choosing the Next Item

    The process of choosing the next 'New Item' from the unsorted subarray in Insertion Sort.

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    Insertion Completed

    The state where all elements in the unsorted subarray have been inserted into their correct positions in the sorted subarray.

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    Final Sorted Array

    The final sorted array, containing all elements in their correct ascending order.

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    Study Notes

    Sorting Algorithms

    • Insertion Sort
      • Works by comparing an element with those before it, shifting them if needed until the element is in its correct sorted position.
      • Starts with the second element and places it in its correct position within the already sorted portion of the array.
      • Continues until the last element is sorted.
      • In detail: the algorithm initially considers a portion of the list as sorted and unsorted. It then picks an element from the unsorted part and places it in the correct position within the sorted part. This process continues until all elements in the list are sorted.
    • Shell Sort
      • An improvement on Insertion Sort; it reduces the number of comparisons needed.
      • Uses an increment (gap) sequence to sort elements that are far apart, and then progressively sorts elements with smaller gaps until it reaches a gap of 1.
      • Gap values: The gap sequence is an important factor for Shell Sorting performance. Choosing appropriate gap values can significantly affect the efficiency of the algorithm. An optimal gap sequence typically results in fewer comparisons and swaps than a less optimized one.
      • Insertion Sort Implementation: Shell Sort combines Insertion Sort with gaps (intervals) to produce an efficient sorting process.
      • Dynamic Programming: Shell Sort can be seen as an application of dynamic programming, breaking down the sorting problem into multiple simpler sorting sub-problems using shifting intervals (gaps).
      • Code: The algorithm's efficiency depends on how we implement Insert Sort and Shell's gap sequence choice.
    • Quick Sort
      • Divides the input into smaller sub-arrays through a partitioning operation.
      • Selects a pivot and places it in its final sorted position in the array.
      • Partitions the array into sub-arrays based on comparing elements to the pivot: Elements smaller than the pivot are moved to the left, and elements larger than the pivot are moved to the right. This process repeats for the sub-arrays recursively until all elements are sorted.
      • Pivot Selection: The choice of the pivot element significantly affects Quick Sort's performance. Choosing a poorly placed pivot can result in slower sorting times. Common strategies include selecting the first element, the last element, or a random element from the array as a pivot. Selecting a poorly placed pivot could lead to less efficient sub-array partitioning.
      • Worst case: When elements are sorted. The algorithm may end up with a significantly increased complexity.
      • Code: Implement sorting rules through recursive calls. Choose a pivot. Partition the elements. Recurse for the left and right subarrays.

    Big O Notation

    • Analyze the time complexity of sorting algorithms, describing the growth in time needed based on the input size.
    • Helps to compare the efficiency of various algorithms when dealing with large datasets.

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    Test your knowledge on sorting algorithms, focusing on Insertion Sort and Shell Sort. This quiz will cover how these algorithms work, their efficiencies, and key concepts related to gap sequences in Shell Sort. Perfect for computer science students or anyone interested in algorithms!

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