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Principles of Data Management, 3rd Edition
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Principles of Data Management, 3rd Edition

by Keith Gordon
July 2022
Intermediate to advanced
298 pages
8h 34m
English
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
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19 CONCEPT SYSTEMS

This chapter introduces the idea of a concept system, a method of organising knowledge. Concepts and concept systems are defined, and the structure of a concept system is seen. Some different types of concept system are introduced. The chapter ends by discussing what makes a good concept system.

INTRODUCING CONCEPTS AND CONCEPT SYSTEMS

Concept systems are the basis for the organisation of knowledge. They are the foundation of human thinking and logic theory. Depending on their complexity, they can support the classification of information, assist with indexing and retrieval of information, and, ultimately, support semantic interoperability.

What is a concept? ‘Concept’ is a common word – I have already used it myself many ...

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ISBN: 9781780175935