In the Worst Case, a General Binary Search Tree Could

question 11

Multiple Choice

In the worst case, a general binary search tree could require __________________ comparisons to find an element.

• A) O(1)
• B) O(n)
• C) O(2ⁿ)
• D) O(log₂ n)
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Corresponding Weights

The proportions or percentages allocated to different assets in a portfolio, determining the impact of each asset's performance on the overall portfolio return.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables on a scatterplot.

Covariance

A measure of how two variables move together, indicating the direction of their linear relationship.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the variability or dispersion of a set of data points or investment returns around the mean.