Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science, 3rd Ed.
Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science, 3rd Ed.
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ISBN: 9781590282755
Author: John Zelle
Publisher: Franklin, Beedle & Associates
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Chapter 13, Problem 1TF
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In linear search, it requires a number of steps proportional to the size of the list being searched.

Hence, the given statement is “True”.

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Linear Search:

  • The Linear search also known as sequential search is a method to find an element in the given list.
  • The linear search matches with all the elements in the list until it finds the target element.
  • It checks sequentially to find an element of the list. It continues searching sequentially until a match is found in the list of elements. The search terminates when it reaches at the end of the list.
  • A linear search goes at a worst linear time when it needs to compare n times where the number of elements is n.
  • A linear search has an average case of “n/2” comparisons, if each element is equally likely to be searched.

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