Data Models A major retail company has hired your team as database specialists to determine the data model — relational, object-oriented, or multidimensional — best suited for its applications. The retail company wants to allow different access to information for customers and employees. Form a three-member team and have each team member choose a different data model to research using the web.

What are typical uses for the data model?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the data model? How does the database store data?

What type of software is used to create the data model?

Does the data model allow for query by example?

How does the data model allow users to manage, update, and retrieve data?

Can you use the data model to create a data warehouse?

Would you recommend the data model to the retail company?

Why or why not? As a team, compile your findings and share your recommendation with the class.