Module 4 Queries SQL Database Project Phase 3 Instructions

Module 4 Queries Sqldatabase Project Phase 3 Instructions

Following are instructions for Database Project Phase 3. Remember that each phase is built on the instructor-approved outcome of the previous phases and reflects all recommended changes and corrections. Follow all submittal instructions at the bottom of this document. Phase 3: Build and Populate Tables, Perform Queries: In this phase of the project your work will be done in MS Access. You will build the approved tables, populate the tables with data and perform a variety of queries as stated below: Create a new database named after your project title.

Follow the examples in Chapter 3 of the MS Access textbook and create tables in Design View. Be sure to use a variety of data types. Explore data types other than text. Use numeric, date, etc. Make sure tables have the appropriate primary key matching the approved table structure from Phase 2.

Populate tables with data with a minimum of 10 records. There may be one or two tables with fewer records. For example, in the case of the daycare example, there may be only two to three teachers. In a Word document, propose five different types of queries to be performed on your database tables. Include a variety of queries as follows: And query Or query Multi-table query Parameter query Perform the proposed queries and save them in your database.

Assign a meaningful name to each for easy reference as you will be using them in future phases. Submit your MS Access database file and word document to the assignment submission folder in Module 4.

Paper For Above instruction

The objective of Phase 3 of the database project is to demonstrate proficiency in creating, populating, and querying a relational database using MS Access. This phase builds upon previous phases, requiring students to implement approved table structures, populate the tables with realistic data, and perform various queries to extract meaningful information. This process underscores key database design principles, such as normalization, data integrity, and effective query formulation.

First, students are instructed to create a new MS Access database named appropriately to reflect their project topic. Following the guidance in Chapter 3 of the MS Access textbook, students should design their tables in Design View, leveraging multiple data types including text, numeric, date, and others, to ensure data versatility and accuracy. Tables must include primary keys that align with the project’s approved structure from Phase 2, ensuring relational integrity.

Populating the tables with at least ten records each fosters realistic simulation of data-driven processes. For example, in a project centered on a daycare, there might be detailed information on teachers, children, and schedules, with at least a few records for each entity. Providing comprehensive and diverse data enhances the validity of subsequent queries.

In parallel, students are required to conceptualize five distinct query types in a Word document. These include logical operators such as 'AND' and 'OR', multi-table joins, parameter queries that allow user input, and other advanced query constructs. These queries should be tailored to the data set and aim to retrieve specific datasets such as all records matching certain criteria, combined data from multiple tables, or data filtered through user-provided parameters.

Executing these queries within MS Access, students should carefully assign descriptive names to each query for easy reference and reuse in future phases. The final deliverables include the completed MS Access database file containing all tables and queries, and the Word document detailing the proposed queries with their purposes and logic explained.

Adherence to these guidelines ensures students not only fulfill the assignment requirements but also develop practical skills in database design and query execution, fundamental for real-world data management tasks.

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