Conditional Logic: If/Then Statements
Introducing 'if/then' statements to make programs respond differently based on conditions.
Key Questions
- Predict how a program will behave with an 'if/then' statement.
- Design a program that uses a condition to change its actions.
- Explain the purpose of a conditional statement in everyday life.
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