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Is related to
Is used for (function)
Is in the same family as
Different types of classification are further described in Chapters 4 and 11.
12.3.2 Linking Unstructured with Structured Data:
Bridging the Gap
As discussed in several places in this book, information systems have grown up
around structured data and structured systems. The structured environment:
Is made up of data that has fields, columns, tables, rows, and indexes
Centers around transactions
Has reports, audits, and definitions of words
The unstructured environment is very different from the structured
environment, which is characterized by a high degree of predictability and
order ...