DATABASE SYSTEMS
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Chapter 4, Problem 13RQ
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Composite entity:
A composite entity is normally used to convert M: N relationships into 1: M relationships. It is also referred as “bridge entity”, which has a primary key (PK) composed of multiple attributes.
- The PK attributes are inherited from the entities, which it associates to one another.
Usage of composite entity in ERD:
In the Entity Relationship Management (ERM), an M: N relationship is effective at the conceptual level. But when implementing the ERM in a relational
Example:
Consider the entities CLASS and STUDENT with M: N relationship defined by following business rules:
- A student can take several classes...
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DATABASE SYSTEMS
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