Terminology

  • Application

    • Implementation of software. Examples: Microsoft Word, Banner.

  • Database

    • Collection of logically related data.

  • Table

    • A set of data in a database. Example: Student, Order.

  • Record

    • A row within a table. Example: John Doe in the Student table.

  • Field

    • A column within a table. Example: Last Name in the Student table.

  • View or Report

    • Collection of records in a table. Example: All Students with LD.