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what is binary search?
Binary search is a fast method for finding something in an ordered list
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What is linear search?
linear search is used to find an item (items do not have to be in order) the search will always begin at the beginning of the list.
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what is a merge sort?
when you keep swapping the numbers or item until they are in order. Merge sort is easier for the computer.
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what is bubble sort?
the bubble sort swaps the numbers until they are in order but it's longer for the computer.
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insertion sort
same thing as bubble sort
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What is linear search?

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linear search is used to find an item (items do not have to be in order) the search will always begin at the beginning of the list.

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what is a merge sort?

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what is bubble sort?

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insertion sort

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