Computer Science: An Overview: Global Edition (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson Higher Education
ISBN 10: 1292061162
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-116-0

Chapter 9 - Database Systems - Section 9.1 - Database Fundamentals - Questions & Exercises - Page 421: 2

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A database model provides an organizational perspective of a database that is more compatible with applications than the actual organization. Thus defining a database model is the first step toward allowing the database to be used as an abstract tool.

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A database model provides an organizational perspective of a database that is more compatible with applications than the actual organization. Thus defining a database model is the first step toward allowing the database to be used as an abstract tool.
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