Practice Conclusion - 15.1.7 | 15. Quicksort | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 1
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Question 1 Easy

What does the Quicksort algorithm aim to improve compared to merge sort?

💡 Hint: Think about space complexity.

Question 2 Easy

Define what a pivot is in the context of Quicksort.

💡 Hint: It serves as a benchmark for dividing the array.

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Question 1

What is the main advantage of Quicksort over merge sort?

Requires more space
Is always faster
Sorts in-place

💡 Hint: Consider memory efficiency.

Question 2

True or False: The pivot in Quicksort must always be the median.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the flexibility in pivot selection.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a scenario where Quicksort performs best, detailing your pivot choice and the expected efficiency.

💡 Hint: Consider how balanced partitions lead to quicker sorting.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how variations of pivot selection might improve worst-case performance with examples.

💡 Hint: Discuss how randomness plays a role in average-case performance.

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