6.1.3 - Special Case: Input Size for Numbers
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What does the term worst-case mean in algorithm analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about scenarios where input makes performance degrade.
How is input size typically measured for arrays?
💡 Hint: Consider the total count of items.
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What is the primary focus of this section?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the terms discussed throughout.
True or False: In algorithm analysis, the magnitude of a number determines its treatment as input size.
💡 Hint: Consider how numbers relate to logarithms.
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Develop an algorithm that checks if a number is prime. Explain the worst-case scenario and how input size affects its performance.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the nature of prime numbers.
Analyze and compare the performance of searching algorithms in average-case versus worst-case using different types of input datasets.
💡 Hint: Experiment with inputs to visualize outcomes.
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