16.1.5 - Average Case Complexity
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What is the average case time complexity of Quicksort?
💡 Hint: Think about how the algorithm performs across many typical inputs.
How does Quicksort partition an array?
💡 Hint: Remember the role of the pivot in dividing the array.
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What is the worst-case time complexity of Quicksort?
💡 Hint: Reflect on cases where the pivot choice leads to unbalanced splits.
Average-case performance of Quicksort is O(n log n). True or False?
💡 Hint: Think about how it performs on most random inputs.
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Design an example input for Quicksort that results in the worst-case performance. Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider how the partitioning impacts the subsequent recursive calls.
Transform the provided Quicksort pseudocode into an iterative form using a stack. Explain how stack operations mirror recursive calls.
💡 Hint: Trace through the recursive calls to see how they'd translate into managing state on a stack.
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