Data Types (OCR GCSE Computer Science): Flashcards
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Define data types
Define data types
Types that define what kind of data a variable can hold
Define integer
Define integer
Whole number (positive or negative) without decimal places
Define float/real number
Define float/real number
Number that can contain decimal places
Define Boolean
Define Boolean
Value that is either True or False
What are the two Boolean values?
What are the two Boolean values?
True or False
Define character
Define character
Single letter, number, or symbol
Define string
Define string
Collection of characters (word, sentence, or text)
Define casting
Define casting
Converting a variable from one data type to another
Use integers for
Use integers for
Whole numbers
Use floats for
Use floats for
Numbers requiring precision (decimals)
Use Booleans for
Use Booleans for
Yes/no or true/false situations
Use strings for
Use strings for
Text data