In which scenario would you prefer Merge Sort over Quick Sort?

Practice Questions

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In which scenario would you prefer Merge Sort over Quick Sort?
  1. When memory usage is a concern
  2. When sorting linked lists
  3. When the dataset is small
  4. When the data is mostly sorted

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In which scenario would you prefer Merge Sort over Quick Sort?
  • Step 1: Understand what Merge Sort and Quick Sort are. Both are algorithms used to sort data.
  • Step 2: Know that Merge Sort divides the data into smaller parts, sorts them, and then merges them back together.
  • Step 3: Learn that Quick Sort picks a 'pivot' element and sorts the data around it, which can be faster for arrays.
  • Step 4: Recognize that Merge Sort is better for linked lists because it doesn't require extra space for arrays.
  • Step 5: Remember that linked lists are a type of data structure where elements are connected by pointers, not stored in contiguous memory.
  • Step 6: Conclude that if you are sorting a linked list, you would prefer Merge Sort over Quick Sort.
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