Randomized Algorithms

An algorithm that uses random numbers to decide what to do next anywhere in its logic is called Randomized Algorithm. For example, in Randomized Quick Sort, we use random number to pick the next pivot (or we randomly shuffle the array). Typically, this randomness is used to reduce time complexity or space complexity in other standard algorithms.

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3. Randomized Algorithms | Set 1 (Introduction and Analysis)
4. Randomized Algorithms | Set 2 (Classification and Applications)
5. Randomized Algorithms | Set 3 (1/2 Approximate Median)
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21. Karger’s algorithm for Minimum Cut | Set 2 (Analysis and Applications)
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31. Random Walk (Implementation in Python)
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