The Symbol Used to Represent Additional Attributes of Another Entity

question 13

Multiple Choice

The symbol used to represent additional attributes of another entity that may not be present on every record of the first entity is called an:

• A) associative entity.
• B) attributive entity.
• C) entity subtype.
• D) self-join.
• E) ordinal entity.

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Definitions:

Émile Durkheim

A French sociologist known for his foundational contributions to the field of sociology, including his studies on social solidarity, religion, and the division of labor.

Herbert Spencer

A British philosopher, biologist, anthropologist, and sociologist known for his contributions to Social Darwinism and the concept of survival of the fittest.

Verstehen

A German term used in sociology that refers to the understanding or interpretation of the subjective meaning that individuals attach to their actions and interactions.

Structural Analysis

A method in engineering and architecture used to determine the effects of loads on physical structures and their components.