Data Types and Database Planning
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Data is a recorded description or measurement of something, and it can be structured, semistructured, or ______.

unstructured

Thinking before coding is important because it leads to accurate ______.

results

A database is a container used to store organized ______.

data

A relational database organizes data into related ______.

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Entities, attributes, and relationships are key components in the ______ modeling process.

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Entity relationship diagrams (ERD) serve as a blueprint of how ______ sets relate in a database.

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SQL stands for Structured ______ Language.

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Unlike other computer languages, SQL is a ______-specific language.

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The basic SQL SELECT statement is used to select ______ from a database.

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SQL can be used to query, insert, update, and ______ data in a database.

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The data returned is stored in a result table called the ______.

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To create a blank table, we use the ______ statement.

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The SQL statement ______ helps us to add data to our table.

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The basic data types of SQL include Numeric, Character, Booleans, and ______.

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The ______ clause is used to filter records in a SQL query.

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A ______ character is used to substitute one or more characters in a string.

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The ______ operator is used to combine the result set of two or more SELECT statements.

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Self joins are used to compare rows within the same ______.

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The ______ ALTER statement is used to modify existing database objects.

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Color psychology and color symbolism are important for creating effective ______ visualizations.

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Data

Recorded information about something in the form of descriptions or measurements.

Structured data

Data organized in a tabular format with rows and columns, like a spreadsheet.

Semistructured data

Data with categories or tags to help organize it, but not as strictly organized as structured data.

Unstructured data

Data without clear organization or structure, often text-heavy, like a blog post or email.

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Why think before coding?

Planning your code helps create accurate results, write efficient code, and avoid wasting time on reworking.

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Database

A system used to store, organize, and manage data in a structured way.

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Data modeling

The process of organizing and structuring information into related tables to represent a business process or relationships.

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Relational database

A type of database that stores and manages data in tables with relationships between them.

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Entity

A person, place, thing, or event with its own unique data.

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SQL

A programming language specifically designed for managing data in databases.

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Result-set

The table that stores the data returned by a SQL query.

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CREATE TABLE Statement

A SQL statement used to create a new blank table within an existing database.

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INSERT INTO Statement

A SQL statement that adds data to an existing table.

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SQL Data Types

Categories that define the type of data stored in a table, such as numbers, text, booleans, and dates.

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Temporary Table

A table that exists only for the duration of the current SQL session.

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WHERE Clause

Used to filter records in a SQL query. It specifies conditions for selecting data.

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IN Operator

Used in WHERE clause. Allows you to specify multiple values for filtering.

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Wildcard Characters

Special characters used in SQL queries to match patterns in data.

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Subqueries

A query nested within another query. Used for filtering or retrieving data based on calculations from other datasets.

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SQL JOIN

A statement that combines rows from two or more tables based on a shared column.

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Study Notes

Data and Types of Data

  • Data is a recorded description or measurement.
  • Three types: structured (tabular), semi-structured (categories/tags), unstructured (text-heavy).

Importance of Planning Before Coding

  • Accurate results.
  • Efficiency.
  • Reduced rework time.

Databases and Data Modeling

  • A database is a container for organized data.
  • Data modeling organizes and structures information into related tables, representing business processes and their relationships.

Relational Databases

  • Relational databases organize data into related tables.
  • Data stored as tables related to each other.

Entities, Attributes, and Relationships

  • Entities are things, people, places, or events.
  • Attributes are characteristics or properties of entities.
  • Relationships show how entities interact.

Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs)

  • ERDs are blueprints for database relationships.
  • Components: entities, attributes, and relationships.

Structured Query Language (SQL)

  • SQL is a specialized language for interacting with databases.
  • Used for querying, inserting, updating, and modifying data in a database.

SQL in Databases

  • Data manipulation within databases, including: read/retrieve, write, update.
  • SQL can translate and is dialect-specific.

Basic SQL SELECT Statements

  • SELECT statements retrieve data from a database.
  • Retrieving data into a result set or table.

Data Table Creation

  • Creating new tables improves modeling and prediction.
  • Aids in creating dashboards and visualizing data.
  • Easier to extract data from other sources.

SQL Data Insertion

  • Inserting data into tables using INSERT INTO.

Basic SQL Data Types

  • Types include numeric (integers, decimals), character, and boolean.

Temporary Tables

  • Temporary tables are for faster queries than creating real tables.
  • Useful for joining and subsetting data.
  • Deleted when the session ends.

Filtering Data using WHERE Clause

  • Filtering data: using operators like equal, greater than, less than, between, not equal.
  • Used to select specific records based on conditions.

Advanced Filtering Techniques

  • Using IN operator (multiple values) or OR, AND, and NOT operators to filter with multiple conditions.

Filtering with Wildcards

  • Wildcard characters (e.g., % or _) can help find patterns in data.

Data Sorting

  • Sorting data is important for better analysis.

Subqueries

  • Subqueries are queries inside other queries allowing more complex retrievals of data.

SQL Joins

  • Combining related data from two or more tables into a single result set.
  • Types include Cartesian/Cross, INNER, LEFT, RIGHT, and FULL OUTER JOINs.

Data Visualization: Importance of Pre-Attentive Attributes; Color, Form, Spatial Postioning, Movement

  • Data visualization emphasizes important information characteristics that immediately catch the viewer's attention.
  • Using these, effective communication can occur.

Understanding Audience Needs and Analytical Ability

  • Understanding your audience's needs and analytical skillset is critical to creating effective presentations.
  • Tailoring the message is important for optimal impact.

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This quiz covers the fundamentals of data types including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data. It also dives into the planning needed before coding, the role of relational databases, and the use of Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs) for database design. Test your understanding of these essential concepts in data management.

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