Bill Inmon, Who Is Known as the "Father of Data

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Essay

Bill Inmon, who is known as the "Father of Data Warehousing." describes a data warehouse as a subject-oriented, integrated, time-variant, and non-volatile collection of information. What do these terms mean?

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Definitions:

Metabolism

The biochemical process by which organisms convert food into energy and building blocks for growth, maintenance, and repair.

Organization

The arrangement of elements (such as cells, tissues, departments, and processes) in a structured order to form a coherent and functioning whole.

Banded Sunfish

A freshwater fish species characterized by its distinctive bands or stripes, found in the eastern United States.

Multicellular

Organisms composed of multiple cells that work together, often specializing in different tasks, to function as a single organism.