Design A Program That Allows User To Input A List Of T
Design a program that will allow a user to Input a list of their family members along with their age and state where they reside
The assignment requires designing a program that enables users to input details of their family members—including each member's name, age, and state of residence—and then processes this information to produce specific outputs. The program should calculate the average age of the family, identify and list members residing in Texas, and handle user inputs efficiently using arrays or similar data structures.
Initially, the program prompts the user to specify the number of family members. Then, it uses a loop (preferably a sentinel-controlled loop or fixed number iteration based on the input) to collect data for each family member: name, age, and state. The collected data are stored in parallel arrays or lists for names, ages, and states. During input collection, the program adds each age to a running total to facilitate calculation of the average age later.
Once all data are collected, the program calculates the average age using the formula:
AverageAge = TotalSumOfAges / NumberOfFamilyMembers
This calculation provides the mean age of the entire family, which is then displayed to the user.
Subsequently, the program processes the stored data to identify which family members live in Texas. It iterates through each member’s stored information, checks the state value, and if it matches "Texas," outputs the member’s name along with a message indicating their residence in Texas.
The program's output comprises three main components:
- The computed average age of all family members.
- The names of all family members who live in Texas.
The implementation assumes input validation is minimal but can be added to ensure data correctness. Using arrays or lists ensures scalability up to the defined maximum number of family members. The approach aligns with basic procedural programming practices suitable for introductory programming courses.
Paper For Above instruction
This paper details the development of a family data management program that calculates average age and identifies members residing in Texas. The program is designed to facilitate user input collection, data storage in arrays, and processing to derive the required outputs efficiently.
Introduction
In contemporary programming coursework, creating user-interactive programs that handle various data types and perform computations is fundamental. The present project exemplifies how to organize inputs, process data, and generate outputs using structured programming techniques, especially arrays, loops, and conditionals. The specific objective is to enable users to input information about their family members and then derive insights such as average age and geographical distribution.
Methodology
The program begins by prompting the user to input the total number of family members, establishing the scope of subsequent data collection. Arrays for storing names, ages, and states are initialized with a maximum size to accommodate up to 100 family members, as specified.
A loop iterates based on the number of family members entered. During each iteration, the user provides the name, age, and state of a family member, which are stored in their respective arrays. Concurrently, the program accumulates the total age for later calculation of the average.
After data collection, the program computes the average age using the accumulated total divided by the number of members. It then displays this value to the user.
Identification of Texas Residents
To identify family members residing in Texas, the program runs through each record in the arrays, checking if the state matches "Texas." If it does, the program outputs the corresponding name with a message indicating the residence. This step leverages conditional statements within a loop for targeted data retrieval.
Results and Output
The program generates two primary outputs: the average age of the family and the list of family members living in Texas. The output format ensures clarity and simplicity, enabling users to comprehend their family demographics quickly.
Conclusion
This program embodies fundamental programming concepts, such as array manipulation, loop control, user input, and conditional logic. It demonstrates practical data processing and reporting, suitable for educational purposes. The methodology can be extended to incorporate additional features like input validation, data validation, or graphical user interfaces for enhanced usability.
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