[SORTING ALGORITHMS]
In this assignment, insertion sort will be investigated to understand how it works and what performance can be expected of it. The information found in this assignment will answer questions people have about the sort. A controlled test was done and the results were quite surprising.
Introduction
Ever wondered which types of sorts work more efficiently than others under certain conditions? In this report, light will be shed on the types of insertion sorts that exist and their efficiency. Different list sizes will be used to test this. The types of insertion sorts are namely basic insertion sort, double insertion sort and recursive insertions sort. There will also be shed light on how the Merge Sort works and how efficient it actually is. Sorts are used namely for sorting a list which makes things easier to find.
Insertion Sort
Description
The second element of an array is compared with the elements that appear before it. In this case it would be the first element in the list because the sort just started sorting. If the list should be sorted in ascending order, the second element will be switched with the first element if the second element is smaller than first element. After this step, the first two elements of an array will be sorted.
The third element is then compared with the elements that appear before it. If the third element is less than first element, it is placed in the position of first element. If the third element is larger than first element, but less than the second, it is inserted in the location of second element. If third element is larger than both the elements, it is kept in the position as it is. The first three elements in the list are now sorted.
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...e insertion sort works best with small lists and was found that when the list size exceeds 2500, the time taken takes a big jump.
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Perhaps the two most crucial elements of the success of such systems are that they allow an incredible number of files to be gathered through the amalgamation of the files on many computers, and that increasing the value of the databases by adding more files is a natural by-product of using the tools for one's own benefit[7].
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From perfectionist firstborns to demanding lastborn, we are affected by birth order. Our personality can be affected by birth order. Birth order effects personality but there are many other factors that make up a personality. I see it all over in the world today. My friend is a firstborn and he gets what he wants, but with force. My sister is a lastborn and she gets what she wants, but with whining and crying. Middle children are usually the best of the lot. That’s me. I am just perfect, I have most of the second born qualities but I have a lot of firstborn too.
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