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📝 Step 2: Explain your choice of metrics
Now the project is over, you are reviewing how the project went with some of your colleagues. One of your colleagues is discussing the data model that you are using and in particular the star schema. After the meeting the intern on the team sends you a message and asks what a star schema is.
In no more than 200 words, explain the different data models that you can use to the intern.
A data model is an abstract model that organizes and structures data in a database. There are different types of data models, each with its own strengths:
Hierarchical Model: This organizes data in a tree-like structure. Think of it like a family tree, where each record has one parent and many children. It's simple but can be rigid and hard to navigate for complex data.
Network Model: Similar to the hierarchical model but more flexible. It allows multiple parent records, like a web. This can handle more complex relationships but is harder to design and manage.
Relational Model: The most common model. Data is stored in tables (like spreadsheets) and relationships are defined by keys. It's very flexible and widely used, making it easy to query and manage.
Star Schema: A type of relational model used in data warehousing. It has a central fact table (containing measurable data like sales) linked to dimension tables (describing attributes like time, product, or customer). This model is intuitive and efficient for querying large datasets, making it popular for business intelligence.
Each model has its place, depending on the complexity and needs of the project.
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