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@ -28,6 +28,15 @@ Here's how Selection Sort works step by step:
5. Repeat steps 2-4 until the entire list is sorted. 5. Repeat steps 2-4 until the entire list is sorted.
```
for i := 1 to n do
{
Examine a[i] to a[n] and suppose
the smallest element is at a[j];
Interchange a[i] and a[j];
}
```
The algorithm's time complexity is O(n<sup>2</sup>) for all cases (worst, average, and best), making it The algorithm's time complexity is O(n<sup>2</sup>) for all cases (worst, average, and best), making it
inefficient on large lists compared to more advanced algorithms like quicksort, mergesort or inefficient on large lists compared to more advanced algorithms like quicksort, mergesort or
heapsort. However, Selection Sort has its advantages such as simplicity and performing only a heapsort. However, Selection Sort has its advantages such as simplicity and performing only a