Practice Steps Of Insertion Sort In Python (17.2.4) - Insertion Sort - Data Structures and Algorithms in Python
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Steps of Insertion Sort In Python

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Question 1 Easy

Explain what insertion sort is.

💡 Hint: Think about how we arrange cards in our hands.

Question 2 Easy

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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Question 1

What does insertion sort do?

Sorts by selecting the minimum element
Builds a sorted sequence by inserting elements
Sorts by partitioning elements

💡 Hint: Recall how cards are sorted by inserting.

Question 2

Insertion Sort runs in O(n^2) in the worst case. Is this statement true or false?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens with the least favorable input.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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