Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Algorithm Design And Problem Solving (Section 13 - No. 12)

In the context of the provided examples, what is the purpose of using an 'IF...THEN...ELSE' statement within an algorithm?

To perform a repetitive action.

To create a loop structure.

To select different actions based on a condition.

To define variables.

IF...THEN...ELSE statements are used for decision-making, executing different blocks of code based on whether a condition is true or false.