11.1.4 - In-Place Selection Sort
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What is the time complexity of the selection sort algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about how many times we have to scan through the list.
In an unsorted array, which element do we look for first with selection sort?
💡 Hint: Consider what we mean by sorting into order.
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What is the first step in the selection sort algorithm?
💡 Hint: Recall the initial action when you start sorting.
Selection sort is considered best suited for?
💡 Hint: Think about where the algorithm might perform well.
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Write a function that implements selection sort in a programming language of your choice. Explain the steps involved in the code clearly.
💡 Hint: Remember to check boundaries when accessing array indices.
Given an array of integers, find out how many swaps are performed by a selection sort on it. Write code to illustrate this.
💡 Hint: Consider implications of finding minimums and when actual swaps occur.
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