Evaluate two sorting or two search algorithms : Bisection search - recursive implementation

Evaluate two sorting or two search algorithms : Bisection search - recursive implementation

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The video tutorial explains the recursive implementation of a bisection search algorithm, highlighting differences from the iterative approach. It covers the base case, recursive conditions, and logic for recursive calls. The tutorial compares recursive and iterative methods, emphasizing the advantages of recursion, such as maintaining index tracking without copying arrays. The video concludes with testing the recursive function, demonstrating its effectiveness in finding values within a list.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe how the mid index is calculated in the recursive implementation.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does the recursive function determine if the item being searched for is found?

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What is the significance of passing the original array instead of a slice in the recursive implementation?

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