List and Explain the Following Key Data Modeling Terms: Entity,attribute,relationship,degree,cardinality,and

question 13

Essay

List and explain the following key data modeling terms: entity,attribute,relationship,degree,cardinality,and associative entity.

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Definitions:

Attribute

A quality or characteristic given to a person, group, or some other entity, or a specification in coding to define properties of elements.

Field

An area in a database or a form where a specific piece of data is stored, such as a name or date.

Column

In databases, a column is a vertical arrangement of data in a table, containing information on a specific attribute of the entity recorded.

AutoNumber

A feature in database systems that automatically generates a unique number for each new record or entry, often used as a primary key.