12.1 - Divide and Conquer Paradigm
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Practice Questions
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What is the divide and conquer strategy?
💡 Hint: Consider how different sorting algorithms operate.
Define an inversion in ranking.
💡 Hint: Think about how two users might rate the same movies.
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What best describes the divide and conquer paradigm?
💡 Hint: Think about how sorting algorithms operate.
True or False: Inversions measure similarity in rankings.
💡 Hint: Consider what inversions represent in user rankings.
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Given an array of numbers, implement the merge and count algorithm to find the number of inversions. Justify your approach and discuss potential edge cases.
💡 Hint: Focus on both counting inversions and maintaining the sorted order.
Create a real-world example where you would apply counting inversions in a recommendation system. What data would you need?
💡 Hint: Think about how other users' ratings can influence the recommendations.
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