Practice Selection Sort (5.3.2) - Apply Sorting and Searching Algorithms Efficiently
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Question 1 Easy

What is Selection Sort?

💡 Hint: It involves selecting the smallest value repeatedly.

Question 2 Easy

What is the time complexity of Selection Sort?

💡 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

💡 Hint: Think about the core operation of the algorithm.

Question 2

Is Selection Sort efficient for large datasets?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how the number of comparisons grows with dataset size.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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

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

Challenge 2 Hard

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

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

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