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Database
An Introduction to the Database
What is a database?
• World Net defines database - an organized
body of related information
• The American Heritage Dictionary defines
database - a collection of data arranged for
ease and speed of search and retrieval
Uses of database
• Mailing lists
• Customer tracking
• To store multiple pieces of information
about one topic
• Search engines on the Internet
Advantages of Database
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Easy access
Fast retrieval of information
Sorting of data
Filtering of data
Merging of data with other data or
documents
An Example of a Database
Program
Other Examples of Database
Programs
Prices range from the
hundreds to thousands
of dollars.
Common Databases
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AVL
ERIC
Grade book program demographics
Address programs
Electronic Cookbooks