17.1.5 - Cost of Movements in Sorting
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What is stable sorting?
💡 Hint: Think about how sorting multiple attributes works.
Name a sorting algorithm that is not stable.
💡 Hint: Consider the methods involved in quick sort.
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What is stable sorting?
💡 Hint: Think about how it helps in sorting by multiple attributes.
Is quick sort a stable sorting algorithm?
💡 Hint: Remember how quick sort works.
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Given an array of records with names and scores, sort them using a stable sorting algorithm while preserving the original alphabetical order of names who scored the same.
💡 Hint: Focus on how merge operation handles equal elements.
Discuss a scenario in data processing where the cost of swapping would have a significant impact and suggest the best sorting algorithm to use.
💡 Hint: Consider where your data is stored.
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