Abstract
Relational and entity-relationship data models are important concepts covered in database and systems analysis and design courses. Entity-relationship model is widely used in conceptual database design. However, ERD is error-prone for novice database designers. An interactive Java Applet tool is developed to show the connection between relational and entity relationship data models. A survey was used to evaluate the usefulness of the tool. Eighty-nine students participated in this study. Survey results show that students' perception of the tool is more positive than the textbook method for learning data modeling.
| Original language | American English |
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| Journal | Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges |
| Volume | 28 |
| State | Published - Apr 1 2013 |
Disciplines
- Business Administration, Management, and Operations
- Management Information Systems