Heap Sort and Priority Queues
Students learn about heap data structures and implement Heap Sort, understanding its application in priority queues.
Key Questions
- Explain how a heap maintains its properties during insertion and deletion operations.
- Compare the efficiency of Heap Sort with other O(N log N) sorting algorithms.
- Design a system where a priority queue would be the most appropriate data structure.
Common Core State Standards
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