Practice - Steps of Insertion Sort In Python
Practice Questions
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Explain what insertion sort is.
💡 Hint: Think about how we arrange cards in our hands.
What is the time complexity of insertion sort in the worst case?
💡 Hint: Consider what might be the worst arrangement for the algorithm.
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What does insertion sort do?
💡 Hint: Recall how cards are sorted by inserting.
Insertion Sort runs in O(n^2) in the worst case. Is this statement true or false?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens with the least favorable input.
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Challenge Problems
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Given the following list [5, 3, 8, 6, 2], implement the insertion sort algorithm in Python and explain each step.
💡 Hint: Track your position and moves as you sort.
Design a new algorithm inspired by insertion sort that operates on a linked list. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
💡 Hint: Think about how linked lists differ from arrays in terms of access.
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