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    Linear Search vs Binary Search
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    What is the primary purpose of a binary search algorithm?

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    How does binary search improve upon linear search?

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    What is the maximum number of guesses required in a binary search for a sorted list of 1,000,000 elements?

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    Why is it essential for the data to be sorted before performing a binary search?

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    What does the term 'linear search' refer to?

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    In what scenarios would you prefer linear search over binary search?

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    What is the worst-case time complexity of linear search?

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    What is the worst-case time complexity of binary search?

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    How can you visualize the process of binary search?

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    What strategies can be employed to enhance the efficiency of searching algorithms?

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    What is the significance of the term 'binary' in binary search?

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    How does the performance of binary search compare when searching through 1,000,000 records versus smaller datasets?

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    What is a guessing game in the context of binary search?

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    What are the implications of using binary search on unsorted data?

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    How can understanding binary search contribute to better programming practices?

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