java if statement to call method

Quick easy question

Is it possible to have an if statement that is based on user input. For example, I want something like this:

System.out.print("Database: ");
    Scanner sp = new Scanner(System.in);
    String p;
    p = sp.nextLine();


If string p = ("mysql")
then call method x
else if
call method y

I have edited the question for clarity, I understand how to receive the user input I am just unsure of the if statement syntax, or even how to word it.