Unit 3

Topic Description:

Conditionals are features of programming language that allow for an if/then either/or style of progress through a program. Boolean (true/false) logic allows conditions to be tested before proceeding (or not) to the next element in an algorithm.

Questions to be addressed:

• • What is a conditional statement?

  • How are conditionals beneficial for programs?

  • Do all conditionals have an “else”?

  • What types of conditionals are there?

  • In what sorts of situations is a “while” loop helpful?