The term data model can refer to two distinct but closely related concepts. Sometimes it refers to an abstract formalization of … See more

One of the earliest pioneering works in modeling information systems was done by Young and Kent (1958), who argued for "a precise and abstract way of specifying the informational and time characteristics of a data proce… See more

A database model is a specification describing how a database is structured and used.
Several such models have been suggested. Common models include:
Flat model … See more

Data architecture is the design of data for use in defining the target state and the subsequent planning needed to hit the target state. It is usually one of several architecture domains that form the pillars of an … See more

A data-flow diagram (DFD) is a graphical representation of the "flow" of data through an information system. It differs from the flowchart as it shows the data flow instead of the control flow of the program. A data-flow diagra… See more

• Business process model
• Core architecture data model
• Common data model, any standardised data model
• Data collection system… See more

• David C. Hay (1996). Data Model Patterns: Conventions of Thought. New York:Dorset House Publishers, Inc.
• Len Silverston (2001). The Data Model Resource Book Volume 1/2. John Wiley & Sons.… See more