Boolean operators are simple words or symbols used to connect concepts and control how data is filtered or evaluated. Named after mathematician George Boole, they form the foundation of database searches, internet search engine strings, and computer programming logic. They evaluate inputs down to a binary outcome: True or False (or 1 and 0). The Three Basic Operators
The primary Boolean operators dictate how search terms or conditions interact with one another: LibGuides: Database Search Tips: Boolean operators
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