Practice Python Implementation of Merge - 19.6.2 | 19. Mergesort - Part A | Data Structures and Algorithms in Python
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the time complexity of merge sort?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how many times we are dividing the list.

Question 2

Easy

What does the merge function do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you combine sorted papers.

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Question 1

What is the time complexity of merge sort?

  • O(n^2)
  • O(n log n)
  • O(log n)

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about both dividing and merging.

Question 2

Merge sort is an example of which type of algorithm?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the method merge sort uses.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a list of numbers, implement the merge function in Python and demonstrate its efficacy by passing two sorted lists into it.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how to remove the smallest number from the lists.

Question 2

Analyze the impact of merge sort when applied to a reverse-sorted list compared to a random list in terms of algorithmic efficiency.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how sorting works irrespective of initial order.

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