Bubble Sort Complexity

Bubble Sort Complexity

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Interactive Video

Information Technology (IT), Architecture

University

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Hard

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The video tutorial discusses the complexity of the bubble sort algorithm, emphasizing its O(n^2) complexity. It explains the complexity through nested loops and a mathematical series, highlighting the importance of considering the worst-case scenario. The video also covers best, worst, and average case scenarios, explaining how they affect the number of swaps needed. The tutorial concludes with a brief mention of the next algorithm to be discussed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the worst-case time complexity of bubble sort?

O(n)

O(log n)

O(n^2)

O(n log n)

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the complexity of bubble sort determined in simple terms?

By counting the number of swaps

By counting the number of elements

By counting the number of nested loops

By counting the number of recursive calls

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mathematical series is used to explain the complexity of bubble sort?

Geometric series

Arithmetic series

Fibonacci series

Harmonic series

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the best-case scenario, what is the state of the list for bubble sort?

Partially sorted

Completely unsorted

Randomly sorted

Already sorted

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which case of bubble sort involves the highest number of swaps?

None of the above

Average case

Worst case

Best case

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