Python Programming Basics - MP2 Study

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What is a conditional statement in Python?

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A conditional statement in Python allows the program to execute certain pieces of code based on whether a condition is true or false. Examples include if, elif, and else statements.

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How do you assign user input to a variable in Python?

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You can assign user input to a variable using the input() function. For example:

user_input = input('Enter something: ')

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What is a for loop in Python?

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A for loop in Python is used to repeat code a certain number of times. Ex:

for i in range(4):

forward(10)

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How do you assign a new value to a variable in Python?

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You can assign a new value to a variable by using the assignment operator '='. For example:

x = 5

x=10

After both lines are run x will equal 10.

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What is an extended for loop in Python?

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for i in range(10,51,5)

i will start at 10, increase 5 each time and stop when it reaches 51.

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How do you use 'i' in a for loop in Python?

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You can use i in the block of code as a counter.

for i in range(5):

print(i)

This will print 0 1 2 3 4

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How do you use the mod operator to check for even or odd numbers in Python?

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Mod returns the remainder. You can use the mod operator '%' to check for even or odd numbers. If a number % 2 equals 0, it is even; otherwise, it is odd.

num=5

num%2=1

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How do you use '+=' to increase a variable in Python?

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The '+=' operator is used to add a value to a variable and assign the result back to that variable. For example: x += 1 is equivalent to x = x + 1.

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How do you change a user input to an integer in Python?

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You can change a user input to an integer using the int() function. For example: user_input = int(input('Enter a number: '))