19.4.2.2 - Selection Process
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Define the term 'Greedy Algorithm.'
💡 Hint: Think about how such decisions can affect the outcome.
What is the primary goal of interval scheduling?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of overlapping time slots.
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What is a greedy algorithm?
💡 Hint: Remember the nature of decision-making.
True or False: The finish-time strategy always yields an optimal solution in interval scheduling.
💡 Hint: Consider the foundational proof discussed in class.
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Given the intervals [(0, 5), (1, 2), (3, 4), (2, 3), (4, 6)], find the maximum number of non-overlapping intervals using the finish-time strategy.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to finish times and overlaps.
Demonstrate the failure of the shortest interval strategy with an example of your own design.
💡 Hint: Analyze how overlaps change outcomes.
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