13.3.2 - Base Case for Recursive Merge Sort
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What is the base case for merge sort?
💡 Hint: Think about when you can stop dividing the array.
What does 'merging' refer to in merge sort?
💡 Hint: Consider how you would combine two stacks of sorted cards.
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What is the time complexity of merge sort?
💡 Hint: Consider how both phases of the algorithm contribute to the overall time.
True or False: The base case for merge sort occurs when the array has two elements.
💡 Hint: Think about when no sorting is necessary.
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Implement the merge sort algorithm in a programming language of your choice and explain the output.
💡 Hint: Start with the base case, then implement the recursive calls and merging.
Given a large dataset, describe how you would apply merge sort and optimize its performance.
💡 Hint: Think about how data management impacts performance.
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