On the Average,performing a Sequential Search on an Array of N

question 28

Multiple Choice

On the average,performing a sequential search on an array of N elements will require

• A) N comparisons
• B) N-1 comparisons
• C) N/2 comparisons
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Quantitative Analysis

A method of inquiry employing statistical, mathematical, or computational techniques to examine properties or phenomena and express results numerically.

Qualitative Analysis

In microbiology, identification of bacteria present in a specimen by the appearance of colonies grown on a culture plate.

Substances

Materials or compounds that have a distinct physical presence and chemical composition.

Resident Normal Flora

Bacteria, fungi, and protozoa that have taken up residence either in or on the human body. Some of these organisms neither help nor harm the host and some are beneficial, creating a barrier against pathogens.