10.1.3 - Sorted Case and Binary Search
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What is the time complexity of a linear search?
💡 Hint: Think about how many elements you check in the worst case.
Is binary search applicable to unsorted arrays?
💡 Hint: Consider how binary search works—what does it rely on?
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Which search algorithm is more efficient for sorted arrays?
💡 Hint: Which method halves the search space with each comparison?
True or False: Linear search can find elements faster than binary search in a sorted array.
💡 Hint: Consider how many elements each method has to check.
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Given a sorted array of integers, write pseudocode for a binary search implementation, ensuring to note how you would handle edge cases.
💡 Hint: Consider what conditions you need to stop searching.
Design a search algorithm suitable for both sorted and unsorted arrays. Discuss its complexities.
💡 Hint: What are the characteristics that distinguish sorted from unsorted?
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