Practice Comparative Performance of Sorting Algorithms - 12.1.7 | 12. Insertion Sort | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 1
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12.1.7 - Comparative Performance of Sorting Algorithms

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the first step in the insertion sort algorithm?

💡 Hint: Think about how you would position cards when sorting.

Question 2

Easy

In which scenarios does insertion sort perform best?

💡 Hint: Consider how sorting affects the number of comparisons made.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the average time complexity of insertion sort?

  • O(n)
  • O(n log n)
  • O(n²)

💡 Hint: Recall the lessons on sorting complexities we've covered.

Question 2

True or False: Insertion sort can perform faster than selection sort when data is nearly sorted.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how many moves an already sorted array would require.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the array [12, 11, 13, 5, 6], describe the steps taken by insertion sort.

💡 Hint: Visualize how each number navigates through the sorted section.

Question 2

How will insertion sort behave if the array is initially sorted? Explain your reasoning.

💡 Hint: Consider how many comparisons or movements would occur in the best-case scenario.

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