FIRST NORMAL FORM (1NF) – 20 points: a. Decompose the ✓ Solved

Based on the information provided, complete the following:

  1. FIRST NORMAL FORM (1NF) – 20 points:

    1. a. Decompose the composite attributes into simple attributes.

    2. b. Convert the table above to 1NF (eliminate repeating groups of data and select an appropriate PK).

    3. c. Show the table structure format (table name with PK and all dependent attributes in parentheses).

    4. d. Create a dependency diagram for the table above.

  2. SECOND NORMAL FORM (2NF) – 20 points:

    1. a. Show the table structure format for each table in 2NF.

    2. b. Create the dependency diagrams for the resulting tables.

  3. THIRD NORMAL FORM (3NF) - 25 points:

    1. a. Convert to 3NF and show the table structure format for each table.

    2. b. Create the dependency diagrams for the resulting tables.

  4. ENTITY-RELATIONSHIP MODEL - 35 points:

    1. a. Create a relational schema showing all 3NF tables (entities), their attributes, and the connectivity of the relationships. Each entity should be depicted as a rectangle with the name and the top and the attributes listed under the name. This may be done in Access.

    2. b. Using Chen notation, create an ERD showing all of the 3NF tables above. You must show the entities, relationships, connectivity, participation, and cardinality (it is not necessary to show the attributes on the ERD).

This assignment is due by 11:59 PM on the due date. Microsoft Visio or other diagramming software is recommended to create the required diagrams. Please upload your assignment as a single document. This may be done by putting all diagrams into a single Word, Excel, or PDF file.

Paper For Above Instructions

Converting to First Normal Form (1NF)

To transform the given data into the First Normal Form (1NF), we must ensure that each table contains atomic values, eliminate repeating groups, and assign a unique primary key to each record. The provided data consists of customer orders with various attributes such as Order ID, Customer ID, Customer Name, Phone, and Sales Rep info. Some attributes involve collections of data, hence requiring decomposition.

The original table includes composite data such as Customer Name (which can be split into First Name and Last Name) and sales items sold. To achieve 1NF:

  • Decompose composite attributes: Separate the Customer Name into Customer First Name and Customer Last Name.

  • Eliminate repeating groups: Each order needs to be modeled distinctly with related products listed clearly. A new table for OrderDetails can help in this decomposition.

Modified Table Structure for 1NF:

Table Name: Orders

Primary Key: OrderID

Attributes: (OrderID, OrderDate, CustID, CustFName, CustLName, CustPhone, SalesRepID, SalesRepFName, SalesRepLName, CommClass, CommRate, DeptID, DeptName)

New Table: OrderDetails

Primary Key: Composite Key (OrderID, ProdID)

Attributes: (OrderID, ProdID, ProdQty, ProdPrice)

The dependency diagram illustrating this transformation would present: Orders referencing OrderDetails through OrderID, with OrderDetails detailing individual product items linked by ProdID.

Converting to Second Normal Form (2NF)

In 2NF, we will ensure that all non-key attributes depend on the entire primary key and not just part of it. In our case:

For the Orders table, attributes such as CustFName, CustLName, and SalesRepName depend solely on CustID and SalesRepID respectively, not on OrderID. Hence, for a 2NF schema, we should create separate tables for Customers and Sales Representatives:

  • Table Name: Customers

    Primary Key: CustID

    Attributes: (CustID, CustFName, CustLName, CustPhone)

  • Table Name: SalesReps

    Primary Key: SalesRepID

    Attributes: (SalesRepID, SalesRepFName, SalesRepLName, CommClass, DeptID)

This eliminates partial dependencies in the Orders table, leaving the remaining attributes "OrderDate," "CommClass," and "DeptID," linked directly to the OrderID.

Converting to Third Normal Form (3NF)

The transformation to 3NF requires resolving transitive dependencies; attributes must depend only and completely on the primary key. In the Orders table, CommClass and CommRate are dependent on each other.

  • Table Name: Commissions

    Primary Key: CommClass

    Attributes: (CommClass, CommRate)

  • Table Name: Departments

    Primary Key: DeptID

    Attributes: (DeptID, DeptName)

The resulting tables must show a complete structure in 3NF:

  • Orders (OrderID, OrderDate, CustID, SalesRepID, DeptID)

  • Customers (CustID, CustFName, CustLName, CustPhone)

  • SalesReps (SalesRepID, SalesRepFName, SalesRepLName, CommClass)

  • Commissions (CommClass, CommRate)

  • Departments (DeptID, DeptName)

  • OrderDetails (OrderID, ProdID, ProdQty, ProdPrice)

  • Products (ProdID, ProdName, ProdCatID, ProdCatName)

  • ProductCategories (ProdCatID, ProdCatName)

Each table will have its own primary key ensuring all dependencies are composed exclusively of primary keys.

Entity-Relationship Model (ERD)

The ERD needs to depict entity attributes including relationships. The key entities are Customers, Orders, Sales Representatives, Products, and Commissions with connecting relationships illustrated as lines between entities along with cardinalities (one-to-many relationships) defined accordingly. For instance, one customer can have multiple orders, but each order links back to one customer. Similarly, a Sales Rep may handle multiple orders, each connected through SalesRepID.

The following representations are suggested: A rectangle for each entity, with attributes listed below their names, accompanied by lines illustrating the connection viewed through Chen notation.

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