When using SELECT can you modify the value of a returned field based on other fields?

Question

When using MySQL SELECT can you change the value of a returned field based on other fields?

For example, if I have this select:

SELECT city,state,cou         


        

Answer 1

The answer is yes; you're looking for what's called control flow functions.

Take a look at http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/control-flow-functions.html