Practice Ignoring Constants in Analysis - 6.1.4 | 6. Input Size and Running Time | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is meant by 'input size' in algorithm analysis?

💡 Hint: Think about how many elements you need to sort or check.

Question 2

Easy

Why do we consider worst-case scenarios?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens in the least favorable conditions.

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Question 1

What does worst-case analysis help determine?

  • Average time for an algorithm
  • Maximum time for an algorithm
  • Minimum time for an algorithm

💡 Hint: Consider which scenario would take the longest to resolve.

Question 2

True or False: Average-case analysis is always easier to compute than worst-case analysis.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the number of scenarios to consider.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze a sorting algorithm that has a worst-case performance of O(n^2). Determine if you would recommend it for large datasets and justify your decision.

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of n being very large.

Question 2

Explain how ignoring constants can affect the perceived efficiency of an algorithm when comparing two similar algorithms.

💡 Hint: Think about how constants might distort comparisons.

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