13.1.4 - Recursive Strategy of Merge Sort
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What is the first step in the Merge Sort algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about how we divide things.
What happens when the array is divided down to one element?
💡 Hint: What is the definition of a sorted array?
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What is the time complexity of Merge Sort?
💡 Hint: Consider the efficiency for larger data sizes.
True or False: Merge Sort is an efficient algorithm for large data sets.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the characteristics of different sorting algorithms.
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Implement the Merge Sort algorithm in a programming language of your choice and analyze its performance with varying data sizes.
💡 Hint: Start by breaking down the components of the algorithm.
Discuss the potential drawbacks of Merge Sort compared to other sorting algorithms.
💡 Hint: Consider both speed and memory in your analysis.
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