12.7 - Divide and Conquer for Counting Inversions
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What is an inversion in the context of rankings?
💡 Hint: Think about pairs that are ranked differently by two individuals.
Describe the divide and conquer approach in algorithm design.
💡 Hint: Consider how we usually solve big problems.
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What is the time complexity of counting inversions with brute force?
💡 Hint: Think about how many pairs exist in a list.
True or False: Counting inversions using merge sort is more efficient than brute force.
💡 Hint: Consider difference in time complexities between the two methods.
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Given rankings of 7 items, illustrate the counting inversion process using both brute force and the divide and conquer method, and provide the total count of inversions for both.
💡 Hint: Start with brute force; count pairs directly, then implement the recursion.
How would you explain the significance of counting inversions in the context of recommendation systems? Provide illustrative examples.
💡 Hint: Focus on user comparisons and implications of similarities or dissimilarities.
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