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The document outlines two database systems: one for a library and another for a fitness center management system. Each system includes a Universe of Discourse, logically coherent data, specific purposes, data sources, event interactions, interested audiences, ad hoc search capabilities, and fits within the relational database model. Both databases manage complex data and provide various views for different user roles.

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The document outlines two database systems: one for a library and another for a fitness center management system. Each system includes a Universe of Discourse, logically coherent data, specific purposes, data sources, event interactions, interested audiences, ad hoc search capabilities, and fits within the relational database model. Both databases manage complex data and provide various views for different user roles.

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PART 1:

Visit the database at:

1.​ What is the UNIVERSE OF DISCOURSE (UoD) or the mini-world found here?

The Universe of Discourse (UoD) or the mini-world found here could represent any specific
domain such as a library system, hospital records, or online store inventory.

2. Give an example of a LOGICALLY COHERENT set of data with inherent meaning

(related objects that produce an output that makes sense) that you see here:

An example of a logically coherent set of data with inherent meaning is a library record where a boo

3. What is the SPECIFIC PURPOSE for this database system? (“Outputs”)

The specific purpose for this database system is to provide structured outputs like
overdue notices, inventory tracking, or transaction histories to meet the operational
needs of its users.
4. What are the SOURCES for the data held here (inputs)?

The sources for the data held in this database include manual entries by staff, user-submitted data, and automa

5. What INTERACTION WITH EVENTS causes data here to be added, updated or deleted?

(Look up the term EVENT if you don’t know what that word means.)

Data in this database is added, updated, or deleted due to events such as a new book being
purchased, a book being returned, or a damaged book being removed from the system.

6. Who is the ACTIVELY INTERESTED AUDIENCE that uses this database?

The actively interested audience using this database includes library staff, borrowers, and administra

7. Does this database offer different views of the data? If so, name 3.

This database offers different views of the data, such as a borrower view for personal borrowing
history, a librarian view for inventory and overdue lists, and an administrator view for statistics
and reports.

8. In this database, can you create an ad hoc search at this database site? (Look up the definition of a

Yes, this database allows ad hoc searches; for example, a librarian can search for all books
borrowed by a specific person during a given time frame.
9. Does this database have complex data? Justify your answer by giving evidence from the database

Yes, this database has complex data since it involves relationships like users borrowing books,
multiple authors for a book, and tracking fines for late returns.

10. What database model does this fit from Stonebraker’s model? (Use the correct terminology.)

This database fits the relational model from Stonebraker’s database model, as it organizes data into s

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11. What is the UNIVERSE OF DISCOURSE (UoD) for your database?

The Universe of Discourse (UoD) for the designed database is a fitness center management
system.

12. What are the LOGICALLY COHERENT sets of data with inherent meaning (related objects that

Logically coherent sets of data in this database include member information such as names and
membership types, fitness class schedules, and attendance records that together provide
meaningful outputs like attendance reports.
13. What is the SPECIFIC PURPOSE for this database system? (“Outputs”)

The specific purpose for this database system is to manage memberships, generate class attendance r

14. What are the SOURCES for the data you will keep ( “input”)?

The sources for the data include member registration forms, class schedules provided by instructors,

15. What INTERACTION WITH EVENTS causes data in your database to be added, updated or del

Data in this database is added, updated, or deleted through interactions such as new member sign-up

16. Who is the ACTIVELY INTERESTED AUDIENCE that uses your database? (Users)

The actively interested audience for this database includes fitness center staff, instructors, and memb

17. Can you create an ad hoc search in our database? If no, why not. If yes, give an example.

Yes, ad hoc searches can be created in this database; for example, a staff member can search for all m

18. Does this database have complex data? Name the complex data you will include.

Yes, this database has complex data, such as relationships between members, classes, and attendance
19. What database model does your database fit from Stonebraker’s model?
This database fits the relational model from Stonebraker’s database model, as it organizes data
into structured tables with clear relationships.

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