The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered.
In this assignment, you will study and apply normalization techniques on entities.
Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research about normalization and its various forms.
Based on your research and understanding, answer the following questions:
Often, normalization is a difficult topic for students to understand. Become the teacher and describe for the class first normal form (1NF), 2NF, 3NF, and BCNF. Discuss the difference between your posts and those of your classmates.
From what you have learned about normalization and the various forms, name some real-world examples of when you would leave a database in 2NF versus eliminating more anomalies. Discuss your examples with your classmates.
Click here to view an example invoice and post your solution to putting this information into 1NF, 2NF, and 3NF.
Submission Details:
For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.
To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.