13.2.3 - Assumption for Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What is the naive approach to finding the closest pair of points?
💡 Hint: Think about how many comparisons you need to make.
What does 'divide and conquer' mean?
💡 Hint: Remember the steps: split, solve, combine.
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What is the time complexity of the naive approach in finding the closest pair of points?
💡 Hint: How many pairs are there for n points?
True or False: The divide and conquer approach guarantees an optimal solution.
💡 Hint: What does 'guarantee' mean in terms of algorithm results?
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Given a set of random points, implement the divide and conquer algorithm to find the closest pair and explain each step taken.
💡 Hint: Refer back to each step in the process.
Discuss the trade-offs when implementing the closest pair problem for 1D and 2D datasets. What complexities arise?
💡 Hint: Consider spatial dimensions and their implications.
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