We Compare Sorting Algorithms by Examining

question 8

Multiple Choice

We compare sorting algorithms by examining

• A) the number of instructions executed by the sorting algorithm
• B) the number of instructions in the algorithm itself (its length)
• C) the types of loops used in the sorting algorithm
• D) the amount of memory space required by the algorithm
• E) A and D

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, it is the variable being tested and measured, and is thought to be influenced by the independent variable.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Placebos

Inactive substances or treatments used in controlled experiments to test the effectiveness of another substance or treatment.

Experimenter Bias

A process where the scientists conducting an experiment inadvertently influence the results, affecting the validity of the data collected.