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22.1.2 - Worst Case Behavior of Quicksort

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the time complexity of the worst-case scenario for Quicksort?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how bad pivot choices affect sorting.

Question 2

Easy

What type of input leads to the worst-case performance in Quicksort?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens with fixed pivot selections.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the worst-case time complexity for Quicksort?

  • O(n)
  • O(n log n)
  • O(nΒ²)

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on how bad pivots affect sorting speed.

Question 2

True or False: Quicksort is a stable sorting algorithm.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the definitions of stable and unstable sorts.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate how the choice of a specific pivot during multiple calls to Quicksort can lead to consistently poor performance. Provide an example.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Revisit the mechanics of pivot selecting and how it partitions.

Question 2

Debate the merits of Quicksort's average-case performance versus its worst-case, and evaluate when it is appropriate to use this algorithm over others.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider context: size of input, data characteristics, need for stability.

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