Comparing searching algorithms

In this lesson, we will compare the features of linear search and binary search and the suitability of each algorithm in different contexts. We will also interpret the code of both algorithms in Python, as well as analysing the efficiency of two implementations of the linear search algorithm.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.When carrying out the binary search, does the data need to be ordered?

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Q2.With each comparison, the binary search algorithm eliminates how of the data.

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Q3.If the midpoint item is less than than the search item, do you change the range to focus on the items after or before the midpoint

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Q4.When finding the item in the middle of the range (the midpoint item). If there is an even number of items, which item do you select?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.When carrying out the binary search, does the data need to be ordered?

1/4

Q2.With each comparison, the binary search algorithm eliminates how of the data.

2/4

Q3.If the midpoint item is less than than the search item, do you change the range to focus on the items after or before the midpoint

3/4

Q4.When finding the item in the middle of the range (the midpoint item). If there is an even number of items, which item do you select?

4/4

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Comparing Searching Algorithms

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Q1.The sequence of items in the list can either be ordered or unordered.

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Q2.If you double the number of items in the list, you will need at most one more comparison.

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Q3.The algorithm is simpler to write.

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Q4.What does the initial value of -1 indicate?

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Comparing Searching Algorithms

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Q1.The sequence of items in the list can either be ordered or unordered.

1/4

Q2.If you double the number of items in the list, you will need at most one more comparison.

2/4

Q3.The algorithm is simpler to write.

3/4

Q4.What does the initial value of -1 indicate?

4/4

Lesson summary: Comparing searching algorithms

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