Practice Selection Sort - 5.3.2 | 5. Apply Sorting and Searching Algorithms Efficiently | Data Structure
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is Selection Sort?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It involves selecting the smallest value repeatedly.

Question 2

Easy

What is the time complexity of Selection Sort?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how many comparisons are made.

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Question 1

What is the basic principle of Selection Sort?

  • Find the smallest element and swap it
  • Rearrange randomly
  • Sort elements recursively

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the core operation of the algorithm.

Question 2

Is Selection Sort efficient for large datasets?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the number of comparisons grows with dataset size.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given an unsorted list, write a function that implements Selection Sort, and analyze its performance with an example dataset.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Take note of how many comparisons you make for each pass through the array.

Question 2

Research a scenario where Selection Sort might outperform other algorithms and explain why.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the specifics of memory use in algorithms and how it impacts selection.

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