Module: Growth of functions

Asymptotic notations, omega, theta, recurrences, substitution, master method.

Learning Outcomes

Remember concepts of asymptotic growth.

Bloom: Remember

Learn the concepts and definitions of asymptotic growth and recognize them in context.

Readings

Asymptotic notations

Notations for this analysis

Screencast Suthers 12 min

Omega and Theta

The omega and theta notations

Screencast Suthers 17 min

little-o and omega

The little guys, properties, and use in equations

Screencast Suthers 16 min

Common Functions

Common functions and useful identities

Screencast Suthers 9 min

CLRS 3 - Growth of functions

Asymptotic notation, standard notation, and common functions.

Textbook 22 pages

Chapter 3 Notes

Introduction to asymptotic analysis

Notes

Introduction to algorithms, Lecture 2

Asymptotic notation, recurrences, substitution, master method (start at 16 min)

Screencast Demaine 71 min