Question 1research the definition of a minimal cover

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Question 1:

Research the definition of a "minimal cover". Explain it in your own words and give an example.

Question 2:

Consider the following relation R with sample data where names are unique:

MOTHER	CHILD	GIFT	DATE	OCCASION
Linda	Jim	Bike	1-20-2009	Birthday
Linda	Jim	Sweater	12-25-2008	Christmas
Linda	Jim	CD	3-8-2007	Grade Report
Linda	Mary	Game	12-25-2008	Christmas
Linda	Mary	Book	2-20-2006	Birthday
Susan	David	CD	7-20-2009	Birthday
Susan	David	Shoes	8-30-2009	Back to School

1- What functional dependencies can you conclude from the data above?

2- What is the highest normal form R is in?

3- If R is not in BCNF, then decompose R to become in BCNF and show that all functional dependencies still hold.

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