The Assignment of Numbers or Other Symbols to Characteristics of Objects

question 23

Multiple Choice

The assignment of numbers or other symbols to characteristics of objects according to certain prespecified rules is called ________.

• A) randomization
• B) measurement
• C) sampling
• D) exploring
• E) characterization

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Definitions:

Average Comparisons

Average comparisons refer to calculating the mean number of comparisons made during the execution of an algorithm.

Binary Search

An algorithm that locates the spot of a desired value inside an ordered array by continuously halving the search range.

Accompanying Figure

A visual representation or diagram that is provided along with text to help explain or illustrate a concept.

Search Element

Refers to the operation of finding a particular item within a data structure, like an array or a database.