14.1.3 - Time Complexity of Merge Sort
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What is the time complexity of the merge operation?
💡 Hint: Think about how we process each element in both lists.
What does T(n) represent in the context of merge sort?
💡 Hint: Recall what we mentioned about T(n) and its relation to recursion.
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What is the time complexity of merge sort?
💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency compared to simpler sorting methods.
The merge operation takes linear time. True or False?
💡 Hint: Recall how each element from the lists is compared and moved.
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Design a hybrid sorting algorithm that integrates merge sort with quicksort principles. How would you handle the merging phase?
💡 Hint: Consider the size of the array before selecting the sorting method.
Consider implementing merge sort without using additional arrays for merging. Discuss alternative methods and their potential drawbacks.
💡 Hint: Think about how in-place sorting compares to the standard merge method.
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