Relationships: participation

• Relationships may be required or optional

• A relationship is required if an instance of an entity always requires a corresponding instance of a related entity

  • e.g., all dormitories house students

• A relationship is optional if an instance of an entity does not require a corresponding instance of a related entity

  • e.g., some students do not live an a dormitory

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