IF Statements and Grading Logic

These flashcards cover the fundamental concepts of IF statements, grading logic, and decision-making processes as outlined in the lecture notes.

IF Statement

A conditional statement that executes a particular action based on whether a specified condition is TRUE or FALSE.

Logical Test

An expression that evaluates to either TRUE or FALSE in an IF statement.

IF Statement Syntax

The format used to write an IF statement: =if(logical_test, [value_if_true], [value_if_false]).

Mark and Grade System

A grading system that assigns letter grades based on numerical marks.

Fail (F)

A grade received for marks between 1 and 49.

Pass (P)

A grade received for marks between 50 and 100.

Credit (C)

A grade received for marks between 65 and 74.

Distinction (D)

A grade received for marks between 75 and 84.

High Distinction (HD)

A grade received for marks between 85 and 100.

Nested IF Statement

An IF statement used within another IF statement to test multiple conditions.

Decision Tree

A visual representation of a decision-making process that outlines various outcomes based on different conditions.