Practice Algorithmic Design Techniques (1.5.4) - Design and Analysis of Algorithms

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Question 1.
What does it mean for an algorithm to be correct?
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Think about output consistency.
Question 2.
Define asymptotic complexity.
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Focus on growth behavior.
3Question 3.
What is asymptotic complexity used for?
- Measuring algorithm speed
- Verifying algorithm correctness
- Sorting an array
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Consider how we compare algorithms.
4Question 4.
True or False: Greedy algorithms always guarantee the best solution.
- True
- False
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Think about their local vs global approach.
Question 5.
Propose a divide and conquer solution for finding the maximum element in an unsorted array. Explain how it would work.
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Think about dividing the problem into two smaller arrays.
Question 6.
Create a scenario where a greedy algorithm would fail to find the optimal solution. Explain why it fails.
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Consider the context of making change.

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