11.1.8 - Recursive Time Complexity
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What does selection sort do?
💡 Hint: Think about the process of finding the smallest element.
What is the time complexity of selection sort?
💡 Hint: Consider how many comparisons are made in the algorithm.
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What is the key operation of the selection sort algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about the sorting order.
True or False: The time complexity of selection sort is linear.
💡 Hint: Recall the comparisons made in sorting.
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Suppose you need to sort an array of 5000 random integers using selection sort. What will be the computational challenges compared to using a more advanced sorting algorithm?
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of how selection sort works versus more advanced algorithms.
Design a hybrid algorithm that combines selection sort with other techniques to improve efficiency on partially sorted arrays.
💡 Hint: Think about reducing comparisons on pre-sorted data.
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