A hash function is considered good if it ____.
A)does not require compression.
B)detects duplicate elements.
C)results in low integer values.
D)minimizes collisions.

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A good hash function minimizes collisions, meaning it maps distinct inputs to distinct outputs. This property is important for efficient and effective use of hash tables or other data structures that rely on hashing. While the other options may also be desirable in certain situations, they do not necessarily determine the quality of a hash function.

A Hash Function Is Considered Good If It ____