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Model Validation
1. How well do the characteristics of the model support the type
of model?
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met
Relational
Conceptual
Dimensional
Logical
Physical
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format
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Completeness category
> Ensures content and metadata are not leading
questions
> Missing definitions
> Missing nullability
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Structure category
> Ensures that the model follows good design
principles
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THING
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CUST_LAST_NAM
Syntax
Plural or singular, whether hyphens,
spaces, or Camelback, and case
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Term
Proper
language and
abbreviations
Readability category
> Ensures the model is easy to read!
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Formal
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An employee is
someone who
breathes oxygen
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length of metadata.
> Data sparse in required data element
> Data duplicates in a unique data element
PRODUCT
Product Identifier
Extract files
Database tables
Data entry screens
Product
Product
Product
Product
Product
Product
CALENDAR
Month Code
Year Code
Month Name
Month Sequence Number (AK1.1)
Year Name
Year Sequence Number
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Name (AK1.1)
Frozen Indicator (AK1.2,IE1.1)
UPC Code (AK2.1)
EAN Number (AK3.1)
Line Name
Category Description Text
SALES
Product Identifier (FK)
Month Code (FK)
Year Code (FK)
Region Identifier (FK)
Gross Sales Amount
GEOGRAPHY
Region Identifier
Region Name (AK1.1)
Country Identifier
Country Name
Country ISO Code