19.4.2 - Example Execution of the Algorithm
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What is a greedy algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about choosing the best option at every moment.
Describe the goal of interval scheduling.
💡 Hint: Think about fitting as many items into a limited space.
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What does a greedy algorithm aim to achieve?
💡 Hint: Think about what goal greedy choices lead to.
True or False: A greedy algorithm always guarantees a globally optimal solution.
💡 Hint: Reflect on when greedy choices might lead astray.
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Given the intervals [(1, 3), (2, 4), (4, 5), (3, 6), (7, 8)], list the maximum set of non-overlapping intervals.
💡 Hint: Sort by finish time first!
Prove that for a set of n intervals, the greedy algorithm's choice based on finishing times always results in the maximum subset.
💡 Hint: Utilize base and inductive case strategy.
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