What is the key difference between "EVALUATE" and "IF" statements in COBOL?
- "EVALUATE" is used for multiple condition testing, while "IF" is for single condition testing
- "IF" is used for arithmetic operations, while "EVALUATE" is for logical operations
- "IF" is used for multiple condition testing, while "EVALUATE" is for single condition testing
- Both "EVALUATE" and "IF" are interchangeable
The key difference is that "EVALUATE" is designed for handling multiple condition tests in a more structured way, allowing for cleaner and more readable code when dealing with complex scenarios, whereas "IF" is primarily for single condition testing.
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