1.8.2 - Algorithms by Sanjay Dasgupta, Christos Papadimitriou, and Umesh Vazirani
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Practice Questions
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What does it mean for an algorithm to be correct?
💡 Hint: Think about the outputs given different valid inputs.
Explain Big O notation in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider how algorithm efficiency is expressed mathematically.
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What is the main goal of algorithm correctness?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes an algorithm reliable.
True or False: Asymptotic complexity measures the efficiency of an algorithm based on how the running time changes with input size.
💡 Hint: Think about the relevance of input size in algorithm analysis.
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Create an algorithm to sort a list using the divide and conquer method. Document each step you will take.
💡 Hint: Consider how the list is divided and then the methods of combining them.
Evaluate a problem where a greedy approach seems attractive but leads to error. Explain the shortcomings of this approach.
💡 Hint: Reflect on scenarios where early choices limit future options.
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