Which of the Following Statements About Searching Algorithms and Their

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about searching algorithms and their efficiency is false?

• A) The major difference between various searching algorithms is the amount of effort they require to complete the search.
• B) Big O notation is one way to describe how likely it is that a searching algorithm will find its target.
• C) The effort required to perform a search or a sort is particularly dependent on the number of data elements.
• D) A more efficient searching algorithm is usually more complex and difficult to implement.

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