database
Concept · Research management vocabulary · Valid
URI
http://uri.suomi.fi/terminology/tuha/concept-139Terms
- Preferred term, Draft
- Preferred term, Draft
Definition
- digitaalisessa muodossa oleva rakenteinen tietojen kokoelma, jota yksi tai useampi tietojärjestelmä käyttää ja päivittää (TEPA)
- a structured collection of data in digital format used and updated by one or more information systems
Note
- CASRAI term: DatabaseLink opens a new window to Database
A collection of data that is organised in a according to a conceptual structure/model describing the characteristics of these data and the relationships among their corresponding entities, supporting one or more application areas. A database allows its contents to be easily accessed, managed and updated. The type of database used depends on the requirements of the study. A common type is the relational database, where data are related to each other in a systematic manner so that they can be reorganised and accessed in a number of different ways. A database may house one or many datasets.
Additional technical information
Organization
- Finnish Association of Research Managers and Advisors
Created at
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