Practice Step-by-step Illustration (19.4.1) - Mergesort - Part A - Data Structures and Algorithms in Python
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Question 1 Easy

What is the time complexity of merge sort?

💡 Hint: Consider how merge sort processes elements.

Question 2 Easy

Name the first step in the merge sort algorithm.

💡 Hint: Recall what happens before sorting.

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of merge sort over simple sorting algorithms?

O(n²) complexity
Better efficiency for large datasets
Simplicity of implementation

💡 Hint: Remember its performance compared to simpler sorts.

Question 2

True or False: The merge sort algorithm works by recursively dividing the list until it has one element.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the base case in recursive algorithms.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given the list [38, 27, 43, 3, 9, 82, 10], demonstrate how merge sort sorts it step by step.

💡 Hint: Focus on the way the lists split and combine.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain the space complexity of merge sort and why it may impact its use.

💡 Hint: Consider how additional allocations affect sorting efficiency.

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