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Module 2: Fundamental Algorithmic Strategies

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Which of the following sorting algorithms has the best time complexity in the average case?
(i) Bubble sort
(ii) Insertion sort
(iii) Quick sort
(iv) Selection sort

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Answer: (iii) Quick sort

Average case: Quick sort O(n log n) vs Bubble/Insertion/Selection O(n²). Quick sort best average among listed; Merge also O(n log n) but not listed.

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