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What is normalization in the context of a database?
Normalization is the process of organizing data in a database to avoid data redundancy and anomalies such as insertion, update, and deletion anomalies.
How is normalization related to relational database theory?
Normalization is intrinsic to relational database theory and involves organizing data into tables in a way that the results of using the database are always unambiguous and as intended.
What are the three types of data modification anomalies described in the text?
The three types of data modification anomalies are insertion anomaly, deletion anomaly, and update anomaly.
What is the insertion anomaly in the context of a database?
Insertion anomaly refers to the situation where one cannot insert a new tuple into a relationship due to lack of data.
How is the concept of anomalies related to the process of normalization?
The process of normalization aims to address and prevent data anomalies such as insertion, update, and deletion anomalies within a database.
Test your knowledge of database normalization with this quiz. Explore the process of organizing data to avoid redundancy and anomalies, ensuring the database's effectiveness and integrity.
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