A data model is a visual representation of data elements and the relations between them.

Occasionally one may hear that a data model is 'over-normalized,' but just what does that mean? Normalization is intended to analyze the functional dependencies across a set of data. The goal is to ...

This white paper by industry expert Alec Sharp illustrates these points and provides specific guidelines and techniques for a business-oriented approach to data modeling. Examples demonstrate how ...

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One of the most important steps in desiging a database is establishing the data model. Part one of a two-part article describes how to create a logical model.

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It is imperative for health systems to form data sharing partnerships that allow for the analysis of de-identified clinical data, while effectively and comprehensively protecting patient information.