MATLAB for the Sciences Control Structures Jon M. Ernstberger
January 8, 2008
Jon M. Ernstberger
MATLAB for the Sciences
Conditional Control Loop Control References
The purpose of conditional control Some executions require a decision! Example: driving. You approach an intersection with a traffic light. You: a.) Stop if the light is red. b.) Go if the light is green.
Example: Monopoly. You roll the dice and have the following options: a.) Both dice have different numbers. You just go forward that number of spaces. b.) You roll doubles. You go forward that number AND get to roll again. c.) You roll doubles 3 times consecutively. You go to jail.
Jon M. Ernstberger
MATLAB for the Sciences
Conditional Control Loop Control References
The IF Statement One of the big ones! Usage if LOGICAL STATEMENT IS TRUE . statement . end; If the logical statement is true, then the code inside the “if”-statement is executed. Example if 25 & x
