Question

Allocate an array with size and fill it with random numbers using the > to seed the random number generator. To get the most noticeable effect use the Integer type rather than the primitive int type. For times do the following: Calculate the time to access each element in the first 10% of the array and a single random element in the last 10% of the array. Next, calculate the sum of each of the elements accessed and report the following averages:

1. Time to access a single element in the first 10% of the array.
2. Time to access a single random element in the last 10% of the array.
3. Average sum of the elements.
Produce a short report (450-500 words) with graphs and/or tables describing the observed behavior when accessing elements at the prescribed portions of the array.

Answer 1

To fulfill the question, an array of the Integer type will be allocated and filled with random numbers, followed by measuring the access times for specific elements and calculating the relevant averages for access times and sums. The results will be compiled into a report with visual aids and descriptive analysis, observing the array access behavior.

Step-by-step explanation:

To address your query, we'll discuss how to allocate an array and fill it with random numbers, measure access times, and calculate averages. The process is divided into several steps, which we will follow step-by-step. The main goal is to observe the behavior of array element access times and perform calculations based on these observations.

Allocating the Array

First, we allocate an array of the Integer type with a specified size using Java language, for instance. The random numbers used to fill the array are generated by seeding the random number generator with a greater-than symbol (>).

Measuring Access Times

• We access each element in the first 10% of the array.
• We access a single random element in the last 10% of the array.

For both cases, we measure the time it takes to access the elements and sum the values of these elements.

Calculating and Reporting Averages

• The average time to access a single element in the first 10% of the array.
• The average time to access a single random element in the last 10% of the array.
• The average sum of the elements that were accessed.

We'll then produce a report including graphs or tables displaying these averages, and describe the distribution of the observed behavior when accessing the specified portions of the array.

Presenting the Results

Our report will be summarized in a concise form, with the essential data presented through visual aids and descriptive analysis.