Comparison-based Sorting — definition?
Sorts by comparing element pairs.
Comparison-based Sorting — definition?
Sorts by comparing pairs of elements.
Non-comparison Sorting — role?
Uses keys or digits, not comparisons, for sorting.
Stable Sort — role?
Preserves relative order of equal elements.
Bubble Sort — mechanism?
Repeatedly swaps adjacent out-of-order elements.
In-Place Sorting — meaning?
Modifies the original data without extra memory.
Divide and Conquer — purpose?
Recursively breaks down problems for easier solution.
Pivot Element — in Quick Sort?
Element around which array is partitioned.
Comparison sort lower bound?
O(n log n) in average and worst cases.
Non-comparison Sorting — example?
Counting Sort.
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1. What is comparison-based sorting?
2. Which comparison-based sorting algorithm is characterized by repeatedly swapping adjacent elements to order a list?
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