why is it preferable to use a linear search when searching smaller datasets?
1.a linear search is easy to implement and faster than other algoritms when searching smaller data sets
2. The time complexity of a linear search is O(n), where n is the size of the dataset. So, for smaller datasets, the linear search can be performed quickly as it only needs to iterate through a few elements.
3. Linear search does not require the dataset to be sorted, which can save additional time and effort in preprocessing steps for searching.
4. Linear search is less complicated and requires fewer resources compared to more complex search algorithms such as binary search or hash-based search algorithms. This simplicity makes it preferable for smaller datasets.
5. Linear search can be easily understood and implemented by beginner programmers, making it an ideal choice when dealing with smaller datasets.