16.1.1 - Introduction to Quicksort
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What is the primary purpose of Quicksort?
💡 Hint: Think about what sorting algorithms aim to achieve.
What does partitioning mean in Quicksort?
💡 Hint: Consider how elements are rearranged around a certain number.
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What is the average-case time complexity of Quicksort?
💡 Hint: Think back to the discussed scenarios for average performance.
True or False: The worst-case scenario of Quicksort occurs when the pivot is the median.
💡 Hint: Remember the impact of pivot choices on performance.
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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.
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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