Practice Formal Representation Of The Algorithm (19.4.1) - Greedy algorithms: Interval scheduling

Practice: Formal representation of the Algorithm

Lesson 19.4.1Greedy algorithms: Interval scheduling

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Question 1.
Define a greedy algorithm.
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Think about the immediate benefits.
Question 2.
What is interval scheduling?
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Consider how you would schedule appointments.
3Question 3.
What is a greedy algorithm?
- An algorithm that always returns the first answer
- An algorithm that makes optimal local choices
- An algorithm that uses backtracking
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Think about how decisions are made step-by-step.
4Question 4.
True or False: Greedy algorithms guarantee an optimal solution for all problems.
- True
- False
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Consider the limitations of greedy choices.
Question 5.
Consider a series of intervals: (1, 4), (3, 5), (0, 6), (5, 7), (8, 9), (5, 9). Which intervals would you select using a greedy approach? Why?
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Remember to choose based on finishing times.
Question 6.
Create a set of four intervals (with given times) such that the shortest interval selection would yield fewer total bookings than a longer interval.
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Explore combinations and overlaps carefully.

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