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A Tutorial on Data Modelling Using Entity Types, Attributes and Relationships

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The purpose of this text is to present an approach to data modelling which can be used (in an active sense) by the average data processing practitioner and understood (in a passive sense) by the average user of an information system.

Parts of the attached text were originally contributed by The author to the work of ISO TC97/SC5/WG3 (Working Group on Conceptual Schema Facilities).

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Olle, T.W. (1983). A Tutorial on Data Modelling Using Entity Types, Attributes and Relationships. In: Holsapple, C.W., Whinston, A.B. (eds) Data Base Management: Theory and Applications. Nato Advanced Study Institutes Series, vol 98. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-7029-8_3

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