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 ### If statements
 
-While using 'if/else' statements within a function or class, there is a common misconception that 'else' must be used
+While using 'if/else' statements within a function or class method, there is a common misconception that 'else' must be used
 in conjunction to declare potential outcomes. However if the outcome is to define the return value, 'else' is not
 necessary as 'return' will end the function, causing 'else' to become moot.