This data model (i.e. "schema design,") is useful for developing applications around any restricted resource system, not just e-commerce systems.

This white paper by industry expert Alec Sharp illustrates these points and provides specific guidelines and techniques for a business-oriented approach to data modeling. Examples demonstrate how ...

Graph data modeling requires a different paradigm than modeling with Relational or other NoSQL databases. InfoQ spoke with Jim Webber and Ian Robinson about data modeling with Graph databases.

Emanuel Parzen, Quantile Probability and Statistical Data Modeling, Statistical Science, Vol. 19, No. 4 (Nov., 2004), pp. 652-662 ...

Data models are used to represent real-world entities, but often have limitations. Avoid common data modeling mistakes for data integrity.

The process of de-identifying test databases can be approached in a variety of ways, and we’re often asked how our approach differs as compared to others. In this article, we’ll explore how our ...

They are illustrated with two real-life examples. For recurrent failure time data, various regression methods have been proposed in the literature. These methods, however, generally assume stringent ...