Practice Iterative Quicksort - 16.1.7 | 16. Introduction to Quicksort | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the average-case time complexity of Quicksort?

💡 Hint: Think about how often the algorithm runs effectively on typical inputs.

Question 2

Easy

What is a pivot in the context of Quicksort?

💡 Hint: It's crucial for the sorting process.

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Question 1

What is the worst-case time complexity of Quicksort?

  • O(n)
  • O(n log n)
  • O(n²)

💡 Hint: Think about how a sorted array would behave.

Question 2

True or False: The average-case complexity of Quicksort is worse than that of Merge sort.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Compare their average performance across typical inputs.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have an array of random integers. Write a pseudocode for an iterative version of Quicksort.

💡 Hint: What data structure would you typically use for managing segments?

Question 2

Explain why randomization improves Quicksort performance. Provide an example involving a specific input.

💡 Hint: How does the location of the pivot affect sorting efficiency?

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