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Sorting algorithms

Bubble sort, insertion sort, selection sort and the idea behind quicksort.

5th Year6th Year HigherOrdinary
Helps to know first: Strings, lists and dictionaries
15practice questions

Match the pairs: 2 · Multiple choice: 7 · Select all that apply: 1 · Numeric answer: 3 · Put in order: 1 · Written answer (self/teacher assessed): 1

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Multiple choice
Which sorting algorithm builds up a sorted section one item at a time, taking each new item and sliding it into its correct position among the items already sorted?
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Hint 1

Think of how many people sort a hand of playing cards.

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