Data Modeling Theory and Practice

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Data Modeling Theory and Practice, by Graeme Simsion

Graeme Simsion, author of several bestsellers including The Rosie Project, provides a detailed review of the extensive literature on data modeling and logical database design, referencing nearly 500 publications, with a strong focus on their relevance to practice.

Topics

 

Part I – Introduction

 

Chapter 1 Introduction


The starting point
Conflicting views
Importance of the distinction
Clarifying the question
Overview of research design
Organization of the book


 

Part II – Theory

 

Chapter 2 Definitions of design and data modeling


Design in information systems
Definitions of design
Definitions of data modeling


 

Chapter 3 Beliefs about the database design process


A model of the database design process
Interaction with the UoD
Requirements analysis
Conceptual data modeling
View integration
Logical data modeling
Physical database design
External schema specification
Process modeling
Beliefs from end-to-end


 

Chapter 4 Comparison with Lawson’s model


Lawson’s characteristics of design
Problem
Process
Product
Summary and review


 

Chapter 5 Studies of human factors in data modeling


The gold standard
Industry participation
Problem complexity
Focus of the studies
Generalizing the findings
Summary


 

Chapter 6 What the thought-leaders think


Introduction
Design and method
Participants
Results
Discussion


 

Part III – Practice

 

Chapter 7 Research design


Introduction
Research question and sub-questions
Research design – overview
Data collection and management
Use of statistics
Participants


 

Chapter 8 Scope and stages


Introduction
Research design
Measures
The Scope and Stages questionnaire
Method
Sample
Results
Discussion and conclusions


 

Chapter 9 How practitioners describe data modeling


Introduction and objectives
Research design
Method
Sample
Results
Discussion


 

Chapter 10 Characteristics of data modeling


Introduction and objectives
Research design
Measures
The Characteristics of Design questionnaire
Method
Samples
Results
Analysis by property
Discussion and conclusions


 

Chapter 11 Diversity in conceptual data modeling


Objectives and approach
Research design
Measures
Materials
Method
Samples
Results
Coda: The real-world solution
Discussion


 

Chapter 12 Diversity in logical data modeling


Objectives and approach
Research design
Assessment of diversity
Materials
Method
Samples
Results
Discussion


 

Chapter 13 Style in data modeling


Objectives and approach
Research design: An indicator of style
Measures
Materials
Method
Samples
Results
Discussion


 

Part IV – Synthesis and conclusions

 

Chapter 14 Synthesis and conclusions


Introduction
Answering the sub-questions
An alternative perspective
Generalizing the findings
Implications
Research directions

DATA MODELING THEORY AND PRACTICE is for practitioners and academics who have learned the conventions and rules of data modeling and are looking for a deeper understanding of the discipline. The coverage of theory includes a detailed review of the extensive literature on data modeling and logical database design, referencing nearly 500 publications, with a strong focus on their relevance to practice. The practice component incorporates the largest-ever study of data modeling practitioners, involving over 450 participants in interviews, surveys and data modeling tasks. The results challenge many longstanding held assumptions about data modeling and will be of interest to academics and practitioners alike.

Graeme Simsion brings to the book the practical perspective and intellectual clarity that have made his Data Modeling Essentials a classic in the field. He begins with a question about the nature of data modeling (design or description), and uses it to illuminate such issues as the definition of data modeling, its philosophical underpinnings, inputs and deliverables, the necessary behaviors and skills, the role of creativity, product diversity, quality measures, personal styles, and the differences between experts and novices.

Data Modeling Theory and Practice is essential reading for anyone involved in data modeling practice, research, or teaching.

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Graeme Simsion, author of several bestsellers including The Rosie Project, provides a detailed review of the extensive literature on data modeling and logical database design, referencing nearly 500 publications, with a strong focus on their relevance to practice.

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