Practice Definition of Worst Case - 6.2.1 | 6. Input Size and Running Time | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What does input size refer to in algorithm analysis?

💡 Hint: Think about how inputs shape the algorithm's performance.

Question 2

Easy

Define what is meant by the worst-case scenario for an algorithm.

💡 Hint: Consider situations where things take the longest.

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Question 1

What does the term 'worst-case' refer to in algorithm performance?

  • A scenario with minimal data
  • The maximum time the algorithm may take
  • The average time for all inputs
  • A rare input case

💡 Hint: No hint provided

Question 2

True or False: The input size for algorithms is always a simple count of items.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: No hint provided

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design an algorithm for searching an element within a sorted array and compare its worst case with that of an unsorted array. Discuss efficiency implications.

💡 Hint: Think about how sorting changes the search strategy significantly.

Question 2

Given an algorithm with an average case complexity of O(n log n) but a worst case of O(n^2), analyze upon which scenarios you would choose to implement this algorithm.

💡 Hint: Evaluate common case scenarios versus potential bottlenecks.

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