10.1.1 - Unsorted Case
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What is the worst-case time complexity of linear search in an unsorted array?
💡 Hint: Consider how many elements are potentially checked.
In a sorted array, which search algorithm is more efficient?
💡 Hint: Think about how elements are arranged.
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What is the main method used for searching in an unsorted array?
💡 Hint: Think about searching through each item one by one.
True or False: Binary search works best on unordered data.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of order in binary search.
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Given a dataset of 10,000 random integers, outline the process you'd use to find a specific number, detailing which search method you would use and why.
💡 Hint: Think about efficiency in your search method!
Take a sorted array of 32 elements. Calculate the maximum number of comparisons needed to find an element using binary search.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the logarithmic nature of binary search.
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