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Linear search algorithms are quite natural, right? However, some interval search methods were introduced in the theory. What is the main reason that scientists came up with such algorithms?

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Linear search algorithms may often work incorrectly

Linear search algorithms need additional procedures to be performed, like sorting or grouping

Linear search algorithms may work more slowly than interval search algorithms on certain datasets

Scientists came up with them as a source of extra money, interval algorithms are no better than linear ones

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