Explain the concept of a data warehouse and differentiate it

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Assignment: Applied Sciences HIT

Topic: Flat File vs. Relational Databases Models

(Watch YouTube video: "An Introduction to Relational Databases" 2.3 minute video contrasting the difference between flat file and relational databases

AHIMA Competency/Learning Outcome:
Describe the concepts of managing data

In your role as an IT specialist at your hospital, you have been approached by the chair of the pediatric department to assist in the creation of a database for collection of information on a variety of childhood communicable diseases and vaccination status. You propose using a data warehouse, which would pull information from the hospital's clinical repository. The chairperson is unfamiliar with these terms and asks for clarification.

Question A. Explain the concept of a data warehouse and differentiate it from clinical repository.

Question B. The chairperson states he is familiar with flat file databases and inquires about their use for this project. You state that a relational database may be the better choice. Support your position regarding a relational database being a better choice than a flat file database.

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