Developing High Quality Data Models

17.13. Association

Figure 17-13 shows the data model for association . An association consists of a temporal_part_of two or more individuals that are the participants in the association , where each participant plays a particular role . A state_of_association is an association or a temporal_part_of an association .

Figure 17-13 HQDM_FRAMEWORK EXPRESS-G diagram 13 of 46.

Each association is a member_of at least one kind_of_association (which may be a subtype of association ). A state_of_association may be a member_of one or more class_of_state_of_association and an association may be a member_of one or more class_of_association ...