We Compare Sorting Algorithms by Examining

question 25

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) whether the resulting array is completely sorted or only partially sorted

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Definitions:

Unconscious Mind

A part of the mind that is not accessible to the conscious mind but that affects behavior and emotions.

Pleasure Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory which states that people seek pleasure and avoid pain, guiding the id's demands for immediate gratification of its desires.

Logic and Reason

The application of systematic methods of thinking and reasoning to objectively analyze and draw conclusions.

Basic Fault

In psychoanalytic theory, a deep-seated issue arising from early developmental stages that leads to psychological problems in adulthood.