For the data descriptions listed below, first determine whether a primitive data can be used to represent the data or if you need to use a reference type. If a primitive data type can be used, which of the 4 data types would be best to use to represent the data? The 4 primitive data types we are using are: int
, double
, char
, boolean
. Some of the descriptions could be represented multiple ways, so be sure to explain your choice.
Data Description |
Primitve or Reference |
Data Type |
Explanation |
A student's age |
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The grade a student is in |
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Student's GPA |
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A Game Score |
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Whether you want to continue the game or not |
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A middle initial |
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The color of a block |
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Whether someone is married or not |
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Price of a menu item |
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The number of degrees to rotate a robot to the right |
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The date for the first day of school |
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The number of minutes until your order is ready |
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The name of the school |
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Price per unit for fruit |
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Your street address |
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A customer's phone number |
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A meteorite landing that includes the name of the meteorite, the date it landed, its mass, and landing location |
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A spinner that has 4 equal sections each with a different color |
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A card in a deck of 52 cards |
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The response from an invited guest for whether they are attending a party or not |
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