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Algorithm Analysis

Algorithm analysis evaluates the performance of algorithms in terms of time and space complexity, focusing on efficiency as input size increases. It utilizes three primary asymptotic notations: Big O for upper bounds, Big Theta for tight bounds, and Big Omega for lower bounds. Each notation serves to characterize the algorithm's performance under different scenarios, such as worst-case, average-case, and best-case.

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Algorithm Analysis

Algorithm analysis evaluates the performance of algorithms in terms of time and space complexity, focusing on efficiency as input size increases. It utilizes three primary asymptotic notations: Big O for upper bounds, Big Theta for tight bounds, and Big Omega for lower bounds. Each notation serves to characterize the algorithm's performance under different scenarios, such as worst-case, average-case, and best-case.

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Algorithm Analysis

Algorithm analysis is the process of evaluating the


performance of an algorithm in terms of time and
space complexity.
The goal is to estimate the efficiency of an algorithm
and understand its behavior as the input size grows.
Three primary asymptotic notations are used for this
purpose:
Big O, Big Theta, and Big Omega.
Big O Notation (O)

Definition:
• Big O describes the upper bound of an algorithm's time or space complexity.
• It provides the worst-case scenario, ensuring that the algorithm will not
perform worse than a certain threshold as the input size grows.

Purpose:
• Helps to analyze the maximum time an algorithm may take.
• Focuses on the growth rate of an algorithm for large inputs.
Big O Notation (O)

Example:
Linear Search is O(n) because in the worst case, it will
iterate through all n elements.
Big Theta Notation (Θ)

Definition:
• Big Theta describes the tight bound of an algorithm's complexity.
• It provides both the upper and lower bounds, meaning it represents the exact
growth rate for large inputs.

Purpose:
• Helps to determine the average or expected performance.
• Represents the most accurate characterization of an algorithm's complexity.
Big Theta Notation (Θ)
Big Omega Notation (Ω)
Definition:
• Big Omega describes the lower bound of an algorithm's complexity.
• It provides the best-case scenario, ensuring that the algorithm will take at least
a certain amount of time for large inputs.

Purpose:
• Helps to analyze the minimum time an algorithm may take.
• Useful for understanding the optimal performance limit.
Big Omega Notation (Ω)
Relationships:
Big O: Upper bound (worst case).
Big Theta: Tight bound (exact growth rate).
Big Omega: Lower bound (best case).

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