17.1.8 - Hybrid Algorithms
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Define stable sorting in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how order is maintained during sorting.
Name one sorting algorithm that is stable.
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics we discussed about merge sort.
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What is stable sorting?
💡 Hint: Think about sorting names or IDs that might repeat.
Quick sort is a stable sorting algorithm. (True/False)
💡 Hint: Recall how quick sort handles equal elements.
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Design a hybrid sorting algorithm that combines quick sort and insertion sort. Explain when each part of the algorithm would be used based on data size.
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of quick sort and insertion sort, especially their performance with different data sizes.
Imagine you are sorting a large list of students based on grades while maintaining their alphabetical order in case of grade ties. Which sorting algorithm would you choose and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of stability in this scenario and which algorithms support it.
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