Practice Cases And Compact Version Of The Algorithm (19.1.2) - Mergesort - Part B
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Cases and Compact Version of the Algorithm

Practice - Cases and Compact Version of the Algorithm

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of a merge function in Python?

💡 Hint: Think about how you arrange items in order.

Question 2 Easy

What error might occur if we try to access an index beyond the length of a list?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you try to reach an item that doesn't exist.

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Question 1

What happens if we combine case 1 and case 4 in the merging algorithm?

It simplifies merging
It causes index errors
It doesn't affect the result

💡 Hint: Consider what could happen when one list is empty.

Question 2

True or False: Merge sort is less efficient than bubble sort.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the time complexities.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Write a detailed explanation on how merging is implemented handle different list lengths.

💡 Hint: Consider boundaries and when you're done with one list.

Challenge 2 Hard

How would you modify merge function to handle non-integer data types?

💡 Hint: Focus on what properties would allow you to compare items.

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