Introduction to Data Structures: Graphs
Basic concepts of graphs as a data structure and their real-world applications.
Key Questions
- Explain what a graph is and identify its components (nodes/vertices, edges).
- Analyze real-world examples that can be modeled using graphs (e.g., social networks, road maps).
- Differentiate between various ways to represent a graph (e.g., drawing, adjacency list concept).
Common Core State Standards
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