ASSESSMENT 3 BRIEF

Subject Code and Title MIS602 Data Modelling and Database Design

Assessment Database Case Study Report

Individual/Group Group

Length N/A

Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful

completion of the task below include:
a) Examine the role of data in an organisation, and develop
solutions related to the creation, storage and management of
organisational data.
b) Design solutions applying relational database techniques to
complex problems and communicate these solutions to all
stakeholders.
c) Apply contemporary database modelling to identify and
address anomalies in data and recommend solutions.

Submission 12 Week Cycle: Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of

Module 6.1 (Week 11)
6 Week Cycle: Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of
Module 6.1

Weighting 35%

Total Marks 100 Marks

Task Summary
This final assessment requires you to produce a robust and a flexible database that is able to accurately store
information about the business mentioned in the case study. You also need to develop the queries and reports
to provide data insights which in turn drive business decisions. Your submission should include:
a) Enhanced models from Assignment 1 including any business rules or assumptions
b) SQL commands to
• physically implement your logical model
• populate the database
• retrieve meaningful information
c) Visualizations that can be presented at a board meeting

Context
This assignment brings together all the learning gained over the duration of this subject. The skills and
knowledge you’ve gained in this subject forms a vital part of your ability to traverse the major disciplines in the
data and database fields. You will be able to interact with analysts, developers, database administrators and

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managers using a common language which is vital if an organization is to function effectively. These skills are
the groundwork for further career progression in data analysis and information management.

Instructions

1. Group Formation and Registration

• Form groups of 3 members.
• The deadline for team registration is 11:45pm AEST Friday end of Module 2.2
• To register your team, you are required to send your Learning Facilitator an email with “[MIS602]
Group Registration” in the subject line. In the body of that email, please list the names and student ID
numbers of all the members of your team.
• You are required to send the registration email to your facilitator before the registration deadline.
• After the registration deadline, those students who are not in a team will be allocated to a group by the
Learning Facilitator.

2. Case Study
This assignment is an extension of Assignment 1. The same case study used for Assignment 1 will be utilized
for this assignment as well. You can download it from the Assessment 1 page.

3. Task Description
For this assignment, you will build on the work completed in Assignment 1 to create a fully functional
MySQL database that fulfils the business requirements. Below are the tasks along with their detailed
descriptions:
Task 1: Enhanced Data Models:
• Evaluate the models created for Assignment 1 to identify any gaps, make corrections based on the
feedback received for Assignment 1 and present your modified ER Models (conceptual and Logical),
including:
o Any assumptions made.
o Explanations for any changes that were made to enhance the models.
• The models must be generated using a professional ER diagramming tool using Crow’s Foot
Notation. Below are links to some free tools available:
o [Link] (also known as [Link]): [Link]
o Lucidchart: [Link]
o ERDPlus: [Link]
o MySQL Workbench: [Link]

Task 2: Creating the Database and SQL:

• Create the database and its tables, taking care to align your implementation closely with the logical
model. You should:
o Ensure that each entity, along with its associated attributes from the ERD, corresponds to
tables and columns in SQL.
o Implement a range of MySQL integrity constraints, including but not limited to Primary
Keys (PK) and Foreign Keys (FK).
o Utilize indexes to optimize data retrieval.
• Insert sample data, making sure there is enough data to generate meaningful query outputs and
visualizations.
• Present four SQL queries designed to provide business insights. These queries must:
o Address the reporting requirements of the case study.

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 oDemonstrate proficiency in writing queries that utilize JOINs, NESTED queries, and
GROUP BY clauses with conditions.
o Accompany each query with its output and an explanation of its business value. For
example, explain how the query result addresses a specific business question or enhances
efficiency
Task 3: Generating Visualizations:
Include a minimum of three different visualizations that address the reporting and data analytics
requirements of the case study. Pay attention to the essential elements required for a high-quality graph or
visual including:
o Title: A clear, concise title that describes what the graph or visual is illustrating.
o Axes Labels: Descriptive labels the axes that clarify what variables are being measured.
o Units of Measurement: Clearly state what units are being used, such as feet, dollars, or
hours.
o Scale: The range of values should be appropriate for the data being presented, making it
easy to identify patterns or trends.
o Legend: If multiple data sets or categories are being represented.
• The visualizations must be created using a specialized visualization tool. Below are links to some
free tools:
o Microsoft Power BI: [Link]
o Tableau: [Link]
• Accompany each visual with and explanation of the business value. For instance, does it highlight
savings in time or money?

Referencing
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more
information on referencing here [Link]

Submission Instructions
1. Graded submission: Group submission
Submit Assessment 3 via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in MIS602 Data
Modelling and Database Design. On behalf of the team, only one member will submit the following:
• Word document containing part (a), (b) and (c) compiled as single word document excluding
the DDL and data INSERT statements.
• The SQL file containing all the DDL and INSERT statements – the database dump.

The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can
be viewed in My Grades.

Academic Integrity Declaration

We declare that except where we have referenced, the work we are submitting for this assessment task is our
own work. We have read and are aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and
Procedure viewable online at [Link]
We are aware that we need to keep a copy of all submitted material and their drafts, and we will do so
accordingly.

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Assessment Rubric
Assessment Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Criteria (Unacceptable) 0-49% (Functional) (Proficient) 65- (Advanced) (Exceptional)
50-64% 74% 75 -84% 85-100%

ER diagram Incomplete or incorrect Minimal evaluation of Adequate evaluation of Comprehensive Exceptionally thorough
Relational evaluation of models from models from Assignment 1. models from Assignment evaluation of models evaluation of models
model Assignment 1. Few gaps are identified and 1. from Assignment 1. from Assignment 1.
Associated, No or very few gaps some attempts to rectify are Some gaps are identified Most gaps are identified All gaps are identified
enhancements identified; no effective made. and rectified. and rectified. and superbly rectified.
and business rectification. Assumptions and/or Assumptions and Assumptions and Assumptions and
rules and Assumptions and enhancements are briefly enhancements are enhancements are clearly enhancements are
assumptions enhancements are not explained. explained. explained. comprehensively
explained. ER models are created, but ER models are created ER models are well- explained.
ER models are poorly may lack professional using professional tools created using ER models are
30% created or not submitted. finesse. and Crow’s Foot professional tools and impeccably created
Notation. Crow’s Foot Notation. using professional tools
and Crow’s Foot
Notation.
Database and Two or fewer of the six Three out of the six criteria are Four out of the six At least five out of the All six criteria are met
Table Creation criteria are met. The work met at a minimum level. The criteria are met six criteria are met at a at an exceptional level.
Integrity has critical and significant work meets the basic adequately. There might high level. There might The database and its
Constraints issues that lead to a lack requirements but has be issues in two of the be a minor issue in one tables are perfectly
Data Insertion of understanding or significant areas for criteria, but they don't of the criteria, but aligned with the logical
Query incorrect implementation improvement. There might be significantly impair the overall, the work ER model. MySQL
critical issues in three or more
Complexity and in most areas. overall quality of the demonstrates a deep integrity constraints,
of the criteria, but the basics
Relevance are covered. work. Demonstrates a understanding of including PK and FK,
Query Output good understanding but database creation, are meticulously
and Accuracy has areas for MySQL constraints, and implemented. Indexes
improvement. query formulation. are effectively used for

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Business Value data retrieval. Sample
Explanation for data is rich and
Queries (35%) plentiful. SQL queries
are complex, relevant,
and meet all the case
study's reporting
requirements. Each
query is accompanied
by a detailed
explanation of its
business value.
Visualisation Presents fewer than three Presents a minimum of three Presents three different, Presents three Presents at least three
with an visualizations, or the visualizations that somewhat satisfactory different, high-quality different, outstanding
explanation visualizations do not meet meet the case study visualizations that meet visualizations that visualizations that fully
using a the case study requirements. the case study effectively address the address the case study
professional requirements. Adequate attention to some requirements. case study requirements.
data analytics Poor attention to essential essential elements like title, Good attention to most requirements. Exceptional attention to
Excellent attention to
tool elements like title, axes axes labels, and units. elements like title, axes all elements like title,
almost all elements
labels, units, scale, and Uses a specialized visualization labels, units, scale, and like title, axes labels, axes labels, units, scale,
25% legend. tool, but may lack full legend. units, scale, and and legend.
Does not use a specialized proficiency. Uses a specialized legend. Uses a specialized
visualization tool or uses Each visualization is visualization tool Uses a specialized visualization tool
it poorly. accompanied by a basic adequately. visualization tool proficiently.
Lacks explanation of the explanation of its business Each visualization is effectively. Each visualization is
business value for each value. accompanied by a Each visualization is accompanied by an
visualization. reasonable explanation accompanied by a insightful explanation of
of its business value. clear explanation of its its business value.
business value.

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