Boolean Logic
Boolean logic is a system of logical operations. It is not a counted system. Named after George Boole, it has many applications in electronics, computer hardware and software. Boolean logic is the is the base of all modern digital electronics. Unlike set logic, Boolean logic can have more than two possible values. For more information go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boolean_logic.
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Boolean logic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Boolean logic, developed by George Boole (1815-1864), is often used to refine the determination of system status or to set or clear specific bits. Boolean logic is simply a way of comparing individual bits. It uses what are called operators to determine how the bits are compared.
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Boolean algebra (logic) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Searching the Internet: a guide to Boolean Logic ... Most search engines use a symbolic logic system called Boolean Logic, named after George Boole, the French mathemetician who invented it. It uses a set of connecting words -- AND, OR, NOT and NEAR -- to make your search more useful.
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The best stuff for your research. No kidding. ... The principle of Boolean logic lets you organize concepts together in sets. When searching computer databases, including keyword searching of the online catalog, these sets are controlled by use of Boolean operators OR, AND, and NOT.
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Learning Outcomes; Students will know the definition of Boolean logic and Boolean operators. Students will be able to use Boolean operators to connect key ideas and conduct searches.
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It is possible to compose some complex search expressions using Boolean logic on this search system. To do so, use the following terms: ... Boolean logic is essentially very simple. When used in constructing a search expression, it can be very useful in specifying exactly what information you want.
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