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Understanding data in Ms Access

In a relational database like Microsoft Access, data is organized


into tables. To establish meaningful connections between data in
different tables, relationships are created. These relationships
ensure data integrity and enable efficient querying and reporting.
There are three primary types of relationships: one-to-one, one-
to-many, and many-to-many.

One-to-One Relationship
A one-to-one relationship exists when a single record in one table
corresponds to exactly one record in another table. This type of
relationship is often used to store additional information about a
primary entity.
Example: A "Students" table might have a one-to-one
relationship with a "Medical Records" table. Each student would
have only one medical record, and vice versa.
One-to-Many Relationship
A one-to-many relationship occurs when a single record in one
table can be associated with multiple records in another table.
This is a common relationship type in databases.
Example: A "Departments" table might have a one-to-many
relationship with an "Employees" table. A department can have
many employees, but an employee belongs to only one
department.
Many-to-Many Relationship
A many-to-many relationship occurs when a record in one table
can be associated with multiple records in another table, and vice
versa. This type of relationship is often implemented using a
junction table.
Example: A "Students" table might have a many-to-many
relationship with a "Courses" table. A student can take multiple
courses, and a course can have multiple students enrolled.
Referential Integrity
Referential integrity ensures that data in related tables is
consistent. It prevents actions that would violate the defined
relationships, such as deleting a record in a parent table that has
corresponding records in a child table.
By enforcing referential integrity, you can maintain the accuracy
and consistency of your data, preventing errors and
inconsistencies.

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