Practice Finding the Median - 15.1.2 | 15. Quicksort | Design & Analysis of Algorithms - Vol 1
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Finding the Median

15.1.2 - Finding the Median

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the goal of Quick Sort?

💡 Hint: Think about how you would compare numbers.

Question 2 Easy

Define the median.

💡 Hint: Consider the order of numbers.

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Question 1

What does Quick Sort primarily utilize for sorting?

Merging
Partitioning
Heap
Stack

💡 Hint: Think about how elements are organized in Quick Sort.

Question 2

True or False: The median is always an element of the array.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how the median is defined.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Describe how Quick Sort can be optimized for worst-case scenarios, particularly in a nearly sorted array.

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of the input data and how it influences sorting.

Challenge 2 Hard

Write a recursive function in pseudocode that implements Quick Sort and explain each step.

💡 Hint: Step through the sorting process logically, noting how elements are dealt with.

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