e) different types of data

e) different types of data

1. Boolean

   • Boolean data is data that holds one of two values e.g. 0-1 yes or no.
     • An example would be a yes no questionnaire

2. Real

   • A 'Real' data type is numerical data which contains decimal numbers. It would be used when extra detail is required and a whole number would not provide enough information. e.g. weight in kgs

3. Integer

   • Integer data is numerical data but the number is a whole number and never a decimal e.g. someone's shoe size is integer data

4. String

   • A text or string data type can hold any alphanumeric character including text, numbers and symbols. This data can be a mixture of letters and numbers. e.g. Someone's name or address

5. Date/Time

   • A date / time data type is used to store any data that is related to date or time an example is today's date