Practice Introduction to Quicksort - 16.1.1 | 16. Introduction to Quicksort | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of Quicksort?

💡 Hint: Think about what sorting algorithms aim to achieve.

Question 2

Easy

What does partitioning mean in Quicksort?

💡 Hint: Consider how elements are rearranged around a certain number.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the average-case time complexity of Quicksort?

  • O(n)
  • O(n log n)
  • O(n²)

💡 Hint: Think back to the discussed scenarios for average performance.

Question 2

True or False: The worst-case scenario of Quicksort occurs when the pivot is the median.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the impact of pivot choices on performance.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a scenario with an array where Quicksort would perform at its worst-case time complexity. Explain why this occurs.

💡 Hint: Consider how sorted inputs affect pivot choice.

Question 2

Propose a method to implement randomized Quicksort and discuss its potential impact on sorting various datasets.

💡 Hint: Think about maintaining efficiency across random inputs.

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