6.2.1 - Definition of Worst Case
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What does input size refer to in algorithm analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about how inputs shape the algorithm's performance.
Define what is meant by the worst-case scenario for an algorithm.
💡 Hint: Consider situations where things take the longest.
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What does the term 'worst-case' refer to in algorithm performance?
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True or False: The input size for algorithms is always a simple count of items.
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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.
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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.
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