a letter, word, number etc. that has been collected for a purpose, but that is stored without context

an organised collection of data stored on a computer

one complete set of data about a single item in a database

Creating a paper-based database

Computing

Computer databases

Using a database

Using search tools

Comparing data visually

Databases in real life

This unit looks at how a flat-file database can be used to organise data. Pupils will use tools to order and answer questions about data. They will create graphs and charts from their data to solve problems. They will use a real-life database to answer a question, and present their work to others.

Flat-file databases

a way of presenting data that has been sorted and organised

to look for specific data in a database by using a rule

Database search

Database search and sort

used in a search to find records that match all the given criteria

used in a search to find records that match at least one of the given criteria

a line on a chart that shows what the data means

to narrow down search results using a specific criterion

Flat-file databases

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