6.1.4 - Ignoring Constants in Analysis
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What is meant by 'input size' in algorithm analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about how many elements you need to sort or check.
Why do we consider worst-case scenarios?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in the least favorable conditions.
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What does worst-case analysis help determine?
💡 Hint: Consider which scenario would take the longest to resolve.
True or False: Average-case analysis is always easier to compute than worst-case analysis.
💡 Hint: Think about the number of scenarios to consider.
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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.
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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