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    The document describes four types of attributes in databases: simple attributes which contain atomic values like contact numbers; composite attributes which can be broken down into sub-attributes, like a name; derived attributes whose values are calculated from other attributes, rather than stored directly, such as age from a date of birth; and multivalued attributes which can have multiple values associated with them, such as multiple phone numbers or email addresses for a single student.

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    The document describes four types of attributes in databases: simple attributes which contain atomic values like contact numbers; composite attributes which can be broken down into sub-attributes, like a name; derived attributes whose values are calculated from other attributes, rather than stored directly, such as age from a date of birth; and multivalued attributes which can have multiple values associated with them, such as multiple phone numbers or email addresses for a single student.

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    Types of Attributes Description

    Simple attribute Simple attributes can’t be divided any


    further. For example, a student’s contact
    number. It is also called an atomic value.
    Composite attribute It is possible to break down composite
    attribute. For example, a student’s full
    name may be further divided into first
    name, second name and last name.
    Derived attribute This type of attribute does not include in
    the physical database. However, their
    values are derived from other attributes
    present in the database. For example,
    age should not be stored directly.
    Instead, it should be derived from the
    DOB of that employee.
    Multivalued attribute Multivalued attributes can have more
    than one value. For example, a student
    can have more than one mobile number,
    email address, etc.

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