Computer Science GCSE
Data Type
What Data Type means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Data Type
A classification that dictates what kind of data a variable can hold and what operations can be performed on it.
Topics that use Data Type
- Data types and structures (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Data Type in the exam
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