Range query is a database management term used to search for information within a specific range of values. It can be used for various purposes, such as identifying patients due for an annual checkup or loyal customers who spent more than a certain amount. The range variable can vary, but the search criteria always include […]
LINQ integrates declarative query syntax into C# and VB.NET, solving problems faced by developers querying relational databases or XML documents. It provides SQL-like syntax for querying .NET collections and eliminates the need for built-in query languages. LINQ depends on components called providers to perform data mapping. A library of query operators added to the .NET […]
Query example (QBE) is a language for relational databases that allows users to complete information they know about the data they are looking for. It simplifies SQL queries and can be used through a form or data entry application. It is used in Microsoft Outlook Web Access for recipient lookup. Query example (QBE) is a […]
Web browsers simplify accessing information, sometimes by entering a website’s URL or using a search engine. Query strings in the address bar contain variables passed to web servers for information retrieval and can be used to access applications and search boxes on websites. The web browser has revolutionized computers and the information made available using […]
SQL is a popular computer language for database applications, used by individual computers and businesses. It has limitations, but is fast and efficient for querying and reporting. Oracle and IBM pioneered its adoption, but now many others, including Microsoft, use it too. One of the primary uses of computers, since their inception, has been the […]
A matter of fact is a legal dispute over a material fact, distinct from a question of law. Judges or juries settle matters of fact. Determining whether a case is a matter of law or fact can affect whether it goes to trial or is subject to summary judgment. Cases centered on a matter of […]
Joseph Needham’s big question is why China was surpassed by the West in science and technology. Needham believed that Confucianism and Taoism promoted a way of life incompatible with scientific advances, and that Chinese culture was not interested in the Age of Discovery. The emphasis on community thinking and respect for elders meant that questioning […]
An academic question has no practical value and refers to an uncommon or impossible circumstance. It can be used to dismiss a point as unrealistic or irrelevant, or refer to a question that has been rendered useless by the situation. “A moot point” has a related meaning. The term “academic question” is an English expression […]
A hard inquiry is when an institution requests an individual’s credit report to evaluate their creditworthiness, which is recorded on the credit report. Excessive hard inquiries can negatively impact credit scores. Existing creditors may also generate hard inquiries, but they don’t necessarily indicate concern. It’s important to review credit reports annually and investigate unfamiliar inquiries […]
Ad hoc query software allows users to create specific queries without technical knowledge. Ad hoc analysis is widely used in business intelligence for finding specific information. Executives can use ad hoc analytics without consulting a technical person, making it useful for quick business decisions. An ad hoc query is a term originally used in computer […]
