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Interpolation search for non-independent data

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Interpolation search for non-independent data
We define a deterministic metric of "well-behaved data" that enables searching along the lines of interpolation search. Specifically, define to be the ratio of distances between the farthest and nearest pair of adjacent elements. We develop a data structure that stores a dynamic set of n integers subject to insertions, deletions, and predecessor/successor queries in O(lg ) time per operation. This result generalizes interpolation search and interpolation search trees smoothly to nonrandom (in particular, non-independent) input data. In this sense, we capture the amount of "pseudorandomness" required for effective interpolation search.
Erik D. Demaine, Thouis R. Jones, Mihai Patrascu
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Type Conference
Year 2004
Where SODA
Authors Erik D. Demaine, Thouis R. Jones, Mihai Patrascu
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