Simple Database Construction: Using Local Sources of Data.

Gerber, D. Timothy; Reineke, David M.

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Publication Date: 2005-Mar-1

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Simple Database Construction: Using Local Sources of Data

Gerber, D. Timothy; Reineke, David M.

American Biology Teacher, v67 n3 p150 Mar 2005

Different simple and inexpensive ways of building a database using common computer software and data from local newspaper are presented. Creating one's own database provides an opportunity to discuss ethical issues in data collection as well as data integrity.

Descriptors: Databases, Computer Software, Data Collection, Database Design, Ethics

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