Practice Example Execution Of The Algorithm (19.4.2) - Greedy algorithms: Interval scheduling

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Question 1.
What is a greedy algorithm?
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Think about choosing the best option at every moment.
Question 2.
Describe the goal of interval scheduling.
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Think about fitting as many items into a limited space.
3Question 3.
What does a greedy algorithm aim to achieve?
- Global optimum
- Formatted output
- Data structure sorting
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Think about what goal greedy choices lead to.
4Question 4.
True or False: A greedy algorithm always guarantees a globally optimal solution.
- True
- False
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Reflect on when greedy choices might lead astray.
Question 5.
Given the intervals [(1, 3), (2, 4), (4, 5), (3, 6), (7, 8)], list the maximum set of non-overlapping intervals.
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Sort by finish time first!
Question 6.
Prove that for a set of n intervals, the greedy algorithm's choice based on finishing times always results in the maximum subset.
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Utilize base and inductive case strategy.

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