1 Sorting Algorithms Suppose we have n objects that we need to sort according to some ordering. These could be integers or real numbers we want to sort numerically, words we want to sort …

Two classic sorting algorithms: mergesort and quicksort Critical components in the world’s computational infrastructure.

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Selection Sort: A Prelude to Mergesort/Example 5 Earlier in class we discussed a sort called selection sort: Find the smallest unfixed item, move it to the front, and ‘fix’ it. Sort the remaining unfixed items …

Insertion Sort ðMost common sorting technique used by card players. ðAgain, the list is divided into two parts: sorted and unsorted. ðIn each pass, the first element of the unsorted part is picked up, …

Insertion sort and selection sort We develop two algorithms to sort an array b: insertion sort and selection sort. The pre- and post-conditions are:

Want to sort on all entries lexicographically, so first key k1 is most significant How to sort? Idea! Use other auxiliary sorting algorithms to separately sort each key (Like sorting rows in a spreadsheet by …