Sorting Algorithms: Merge Sort and Quick Sort
Students will explore more advanced sorting algorithms like Merge Sort and Quick Sort, focusing on their divide-and-conquer strategies.
Key Questions
- Compare the recursive nature of Merge Sort and Quick Sort.
- Evaluate the practical implications of Quick Sort's worst-case performance.
- Explain how Merge Sort guarantees a stable sort, unlike some other algorithms.
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