If you’re under the impression that something as simple as sorting numbers is dull, think again. This visualization ... in order of appearance: selection sort, insertion sort, quick sort ...

(1) A sorting technique ... are in the required order. Selection sorts perform numerous comparisons, but fewer data movements than other methods. See sort algorithm. (2) A search for specific ...

and merge sort (a faster method for sorting an array). Through these algorithms the student will be introduced to the analysis of algorithms -- i.e, proving that the algorithm is correct for the task ...