a clearly defined area within the real-world environment, with a well-defined scope and boundaries that will be systematically addressed.
problem domain
a relatively simple representation, usually graphical, of more complex real-world data structures.
data model
Data Model Basic Building Blocks
entity
attributes
relationship
a characteristic of an entity
attributes
a person, place, thing, or event about which data will be collected and stored.
entity
describes an association among entities.
relationship
a restriction placed on the data. _______ are important because they help to ensure data integrity.
constraints
a brief, precise, and unambiguous description of a policy, procedure, or principle within a specific organization.
business rule