search and sort algorithms

Question 1

what is a binary search?

Answer 1

searches for a certain variable by looking at the middle value.

Question 2

what is a linear search?

Answer 2

searches for a certain variable by going through all the variables from the start

Question 3

what is a bubble sort?

Answer 3

sorts a list by comparing the first and second variable and then the second and third and so on.

Question 4

what is a merge sort

Answer 4

pairs up two values through the list and puts in order between the two and then joins that with another pair and sorts.

Question 5

what is a insertion sort?

Answer 5

starts with a sorted and unsorted side. moves variables across to sort them.