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It means to rearrange the rows (or columns) of the table so that the data in a specified column (or row) are in some order. This may be numeric increasing, decreasing, alphnumeric or other.

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What does a sort mean in a database?

Sort refers to the action wherein the data fetched from a database table is ordered as per a specific criteria. The default order of sort is Ascending and the user can do a descending sort by using the keyword DESC after the order by keyword. Ex: select * from employee_details order by employee_num desc If the above statement is executed data will be displayed in descending order of employee numbers.


How is indexing faster than sorting when accessing data from a table?

Indexing can be faster than sorting. It can also be slower. It depends on how many rows your predicate clause is selecting, and on the data dispersion represented by those index keys. If you are selecting a few rows, such as less than 4% of the table, then by all means use an index. If you are selecting a lot of rows, such as more than 25% of the table, then the use of the index will usually degrade performance, so go for the full table scan followed by a sort. (Of course, now you are adding the use of sort space, so that is a consideration.) The break-even point depends on the particular RDBMS and on the structure of the data. If your RDBMS supports EXPLAIN PLAN, then use it, and learn to know what it means. Also, make sure you understand your data, because (sometimes) only you know the best way to query it, and it might make sense to override the optimzer and force a certain execution plan based on your knowledge.


What determines a table sort order in access?

In Microsoft Access, table sort order is determined by the settings applied to the fields in the table. You can specify the sort order (ascending or descending) in the query design view or in a datasheet view by clicking on the field header. Additionally, you can create custom sorting by using multiple fields, allowing for a prioritized sort based on your requirements. If no sort order is specified, records will be displayed in the order they were entered.


What is the purpose of a chart?

To compare and sort data in a visual manner.


Saul is looking at the records in his annual plantings table in his database and wants to group the records according to variety. What tool can he use?

sort

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What does it mean to sort the data in particular table?

It means to rearrange the rows (or columns) of the table so that the data in a specified column (or row) are in some order. This may be numeric increasing, decreasing, alphnumeric or other.


What does graph the data in the table mean for math?

It wants you to take the data that is given in the table and graph it. Depending on what sort of data it is, it might be asking you to graph it on the Cartesian Plane (x vs y).


What does it mean to sort a table?

To sort a table means arranging the rows of the table in a specific order based on certain criteria, such as alphabetical order, numerical order, or dates. This makes it easier to find and analyze data within the table.


How do you sort data in a table?

Use the Sort option. You can then choose which columns or fields to sort on.


When you sort data in a query the records in the underlying table are actually rearranged?

No. Most queries list off data, but does not affect the underlying data. Certain types of query can be used to change data in a table, but do not re-arrange the order of the data in the table itself. That is determined by the indexes, mainly the primary key. You can sort the data in the table itself and have it remain that way.


In GCSS- Army when an ascending or descending sort has been applied to a data table what indicator in the table is used to identify the column of data used to establish the sort?

Not sure


When would you use a database program?

when i need to see table relationships and sort data by custom fields


What does it mean to sort a data file?

Sort refers to the action wherein the data fetched from a database table is ordered as per a specific criteria. The default order of sort is Ascending and the user can do a descending sort by using the keyword DESC after the order by keyword. Ex: select * from employee_details order by employee_num desc If the above statement is executed data will be displayed in descending order of employee numbers.


What excel 2007 feature lets you easily work with your data to filter and sort data using column list arrows?

table style


What does it mean to sort a table in ascending order?

To sort from smallest to largest. Ascending means to go up.


What does a sort mean in a database?

Sort refers to the action wherein the data fetched from a database table is ordered as per a specific criteria. The default order of sort is Ascending and the user can do a descending sort by using the keyword DESC after the order by keyword. Ex: select * from employee_details order by employee_num desc If the above statement is executed data will be displayed in descending order of employee numbers.


Which action do you perform on a data source to reorganize the order of the record for a merge?

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