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Create a star schema for this data based on your analysis

1. Create a star schema for this data based on your analysis of the requirements and understanding of the domain. They must be reasonable and justifiable. Clearly show major measures, dimensions and their attributes. Use a software program to create the model.

2. Create a data mart based on the star schema using SQL Server Database Engine. Schema/data mart requirements (may or may not align with your design; but for consistency please meet the following minimum requirements). The fact table should include at least three measures: actual enrollment, original enrollment, and maximum seats. Design at least four dimension tables. Create all primary keys, relationships, appropriate data type/length, and other constraints.

3. Create a SQL Server database diagram and take a screenshot of the diagram. Data explanation: CRN is course section offering id, and should be unique across semesters. Course section codes: 9xx – online, 8xx – hybrid, 0xx – in-classroom. Course number: 1xxx-4xxx (undergraduate, 1 to 4 for freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior), 5xxx and above for graduate. CCSE courses have five prefixes: IT, CS, SWE, CGDD, CSE. The last column are the three types of enrollment headcounts: actual enrollment number in the end, initial enrollment number before registration deadline, and max available seat.

Paper For Above Instructions

In the realm of data warehousing and business intelligence, creating a well-structured star schema is crucial for effective data analysis and reporting. This paper presents the design of a star schema based on a hypothetical class registration dataset, outlines the associated data mart structure, and describes the necessary SQL Server implementation details.

Star Schema Design

The star schema consists of a central fact table surrounded by dimension tables. The primary purpose of the fact table is to hold quantitative data for analysis, while dimension tables provide context to these data points.

Fact Table: Class Enrollment

The fact table, named Class_Enrollment, includes the following measures:

  • Actual Enrollment: The total number of students who enrolled in a course after the registration deadline.
  • Original Enrollment: The number of students who registered for the course before the registration deadline.
  • Maximum Seats: The total number of available seats for the course.

Primary Key: CRN (Course Reference Number)

Dimension Tables

We will design four dimension tables to complement the fact table:

  • Dimension Table: Course
    • Course_ID: Unique identifier for each course.
    • Course_Name: The name of the course.
    • Course_Type: Course section type (online, hybrid, in-classroom).
    • Course_Number: Specifies the level of the course (undergraduate or graduate).
    • Department: Department offering the course (e.g., IT, CS).
  • Dimension Table: Student
    • Student_ID: Unique identifier for each student.
    • Name: Full name of the student.
    • Email: Contact email of the student.
    • Enrollment_Year: The year the student first enrolled.
  • Dimension Table: Instructor
    • Instructor_ID: Unique identifier for each instructor.
    • Instructor_Name: Full name of the instructor.
    • Department: Department of the instructor.
  • Dimension Table: Semester
    • Semester_ID: Unique identifier for each semester.
    • Semester_Name: Name of the semester (e.g., Fall 2023).
    • Start_Date: Start date of the semester.
    • End_Date: End date of the semester.

Data Mart Implementation

Using SQL Server, we can implement the data mart based on the star schema designed above. The implementation includes defining the tables, keys, relationships, and constraints:

-- Creation of Fact Table


CREATE TABLE Class_Enrollment (


CRN INT PRIMARY KEY,


Actual_Enrollment INT,


Original_Enrollment INT,


Max_Seats INT,


Course_ID INT FOREIGN KEY REFERENCES Course(Course_ID),


Student_ID INT FOREIGN KEY REFERENCES Student(Student_ID),


Instructor_ID INT FOREIGN KEY REFERENCES Instructor(Instructor_ID),


Semester_ID INT FOREIGN KEY REFERENCES Semester(Semester_ID)


);


-- Creation of Dimension Tables


CREATE TABLE Course (


Course_ID INT PRIMARY KEY,


Course_Name VARCHAR(255),


Course_Type VARCHAR(50),


Course_Number VARCHAR(10),


Department VARCHAR(50)


);


CREATE TABLE Student (


Student_ID INT PRIMARY KEY,


Name VARCHAR(255),


Email VARCHAR(255),


Enrollment_Year INT


);


CREATE TABLE Instructor (


Instructor_ID INT PRIMARY KEY,


Instructor_Name VARCHAR(255),


Department VARCHAR(50)


);


CREATE TABLE Semester (


Semester_ID INT PRIMARY KEY,


Semester_Name VARCHAR(255),


Start_Date DATE,


End_Date DATE


);

The above SQL statements create the required schema in SQL Server, applying appropriate primary keys and foreign key relationships to maintain data integrity within the data mart.

Database Diagram

Once the tables are created, the next step is to generate a database diagram in SQL Server. This diagram visually represents the relationships between the fact table and its associated dimension tables.

To take a screenshot, navigate to the database diagram you created in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), adjust the layout for clarity, and utilize the screenshot tool of your choice to capture the diagram for documentation.

Conclusion

Creating a star schema for class registration data facilitates efficient querying and reporting on student enrollments and course offerings. The structure aligns with best practices in data warehousing, enabling businesses and educational institutions to make data-driven decisions based on thorough analysis. With a correctly implemented star schema and corresponding data mart, organizations can glean insights related to student behavior and course performance effectively.

References

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