QBasicLesson2UnderstandingNumericVariables-Quia.docVIP

QBasic Chapter 3: Fundamental Statements OBJECTIVES: Differentiate between numeric and character string constants and give examples of each Use numeric character string constants correctly in programs Explain how variables are used to store values in the computer’s main memory List the rules for naming variables Define the term keywords Correctly document programs Assign values to variables Perform arithmetic operations using both constants and variables Evaluate arithmetic expressions according to the hierarchy of operations Display program output on the monitor screen Use the Immediate window to execute statements in immediate mode Use the various forms of help available with QBasic QBasic programs process data into meaningful results using Commands and Data Program DATA consists of variables and constants A constant is data that remains the same as the program runs (executes) There are two types of constants: Numeric constants and Character String constants Numeric constants are numbers included in a statement. They can be real numbers, which include decimal points or integers, which do not include decimal points. Valid Real numeric constants: 6.0 6.74356 .95 -9.56 Invalid Real numeric constants: 14,006.345 NO Commas allowed 67.9% NO percent signs allowed 1 56.7 NO spaces allowed Valid Integer numeric constants: 29 3259 100000005 247 Invalid Integer numeric constants: 86.8904 NO decimal portions allowed 45 NO allowed Rules to remember when using numbers: No commas can be used when entering numbers into the computer. The computer interprets the digits before and after a comma as two separate numbers. [ 3456789234] If a number has no sign the computer assumes it is positive. [ 546 same as +546] If a number is negative, the negative sign must precede the digits. [ -34 ] Fractions must be written in decimal form. [ 3.75 ] Exponential Notation: QBasic uses scientific notation (exponential notation) to represent very large or very