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What is the main advantage of using shell sort over bubble sort?
What is the main advantage of using shell sort over bubble sort?
- Bubble sort can handle larger datasets more efficiently.
- Shell sort performs fewer comparisons on average. (correct)
- Shell sort requires more memory than bubble sort.
- Bubble sort guarantees a completely sorted list after one pass.
In the bubble sort algorithm, what is the purpose of the nested loops?
In the bubble sort algorithm, what is the purpose of the nested loops?
- To guarantee the entire list is sorted in one iteration.
- To repeatedly traverse the list to compare adjacent elements. (correct)
- To find the largest element in the list.
- To split the list into smaller sections for sorting.
How does shell sort optimize the process of sorting as compared to insertion sort?
How does shell sort optimize the process of sorting as compared to insertion sort?
- Insertion sort handles elements in pairs, while shell sort ignores pairs altogether.
- Shell sort allows for elements to move much further apart in the list earlier on. (correct)
- Shell sort always uses a single gap for comparisons.
- Shell sort requires pre-sorted input to function efficiently.
In terms of algorithm complexity, which of the following describes bubble sort?
In terms of algorithm complexity, which of the following describes bubble sort?
What is the significance of the 'gap' variable in the shell sort algorithm?
What is the significance of the 'gap' variable in the shell sort algorithm?
What is the primary mechanism by which Shell Sort improves the efficiency over regular insertion sort?
What is the primary mechanism by which Shell Sort improves the efficiency over regular insertion sort?
Which statement accurately describes the time complexity of Shell Sort in the worst case?
Which statement accurately describes the time complexity of Shell Sort in the worst case?
In the Shell Sort algorithm, what signifies that an element is correctly positioned?
In the Shell Sort algorithm, what signifies that an element is correctly positioned?
Which sorting algorithm's worst-case scenario is known to commonly reach O(n^2) time complexity?
Which sorting algorithm's worst-case scenario is known to commonly reach O(n^2) time complexity?
When analyzing sorting algorithms, the total number of swaps is particularly relevant to which algorithm's performance?
When analyzing sorting algorithms, the total number of swaps is particularly relevant to which algorithm's performance?
Flashcards
Bubble Sort Algorithm
Bubble Sort Algorithm
A sorting algorithm where adjacent elements are compared and swapped if they are in the wrong order.
Shell Sort Algorithm
Shell Sort Algorithm
An efficient sorting algorithm which uses gap values to sort elements. It starts with a large gap and gradually reduces the gap until it becomes 1.
Sorting Algorithms
Sorting Algorithms
Methods for arranging items in a specific order (e.g., ascending or descending).
Nested Loops
Nested Loops
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Gap
Gap
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Swap
Swap
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Shell Sort Algorithm
Shell Sort Algorithm
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Gap (Shell Sort)
Gap (Shell Sort)
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Inner loop (Shell Sort)
Inner loop (Shell Sort)
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Outer loop (Shell Sort)
Outer loop (Shell Sort)
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Comparison
Comparison
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Swap (Shell Sort)
Swap (Shell Sort)
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Worst-Case Time Complexity
Worst-Case Time Complexity
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Analysis of Sorting Algorithms
Analysis of Sorting Algorithms
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Study Notes
Data Structures and Algorithms: Topic 15
- Topic 15 covers selection, insertion, bubble, and shell sort algorithms.
- Basic sorting block: Takes two numbers as input and determines which is smaller.
- Sorting algorithm logic: Combines basic blocks to sort a list.
- 1st Sorting Algorithm (ColumnWiseSorting): Step-by-step sorting using a column-wise approach. Selects the minimum element in each pass.
- Algorithm pseudocode: Detailed steps for the column-wise sorting algorithm:
- Iterates from the leftmost element to the second to last element.
- Finds the minimum element from the current element to the rightmost element.
- Swaps the current element with the minimum element.
2nd Sorting Algorithm (RowWiseSorting):
- Logic: Inserts the next element into the correct position within the already sorted portion of the list.
- Pseudocode steps: Iterates through the unsorted part. Inserts elements in the correct position within the sorted sublist.
3rd Sorting Algorithm (Bubble Sort):
- Logic: Repeatedly steps through the list, comparing adjacent elements and swapping them if they are in the wrong order.
- Pseudocode steps: Repeatedly steps through the list. Compares adjacent elements. If out of order, swaps them. The process repeats until the list is sorted
4th Sorting Algorithm (Shell Sort):
- Logic: An in-place comparison-based sorting algorithm.
- Pseudocode Steps: Uses gap values to improve insertion sort and reduces the number of comparisons needed. Increases efficiency in large lists. Decreases gaps in each subsequent pass.
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