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Copyright 2005 Radian Publishing Co. Chapter 5 Database Development Process Part B. Database Design Contents Chapter 5 Database Development Process 5.1 Levels of Data Abstraction 5.2 General Processes 5.2 A. Conceptual Data Modeling 5.2 B. Logical Database Design 5.2 C. Physical Database Design and Definition Chapter 5 Database Development Process We shall describe the systematic steps and necessary tools in developing a database system. 5.1 Levels of Data Abstraction (1/2) There are three levels of data abstraction: Conceptual level Data abstraction at conceptual level means identifying