Question: Normalization Assignment Normalize the following relations. Show possible candidate keys and the functional dependencies. Explain the normal form in which the relation is currently in

Normalization Assignment

Normalize the following relations. Show possible candidate keys and the functional dependencies. Explain the normal form in which the relation is currently in (based on the sample data) and how do you break the relations to get 3rd Normal Form. Show the new relations obtained after normalization and underline the candidate/primary key in each new relation.

Relation 1:

SHIPMENT (Shipment#, Origin, Destination, Distance)

(Illustrated with sample data)

Shipment#

Origin

Destination

Distance

409

Seattle

Denver

1330

618

Chicago

Dallas

960

723

Boston

Atlanta

1100

824

Denver

Los Angeles

100

629

Seattle

Denver

1330

Relation 2:

PART SUPPLIER (PartNo, Description, VendorName, Address, UnitCost)

(Illustrated with sample data)

PartNo

Description

VendorName

Address

UnitCost

1234

Logic Chip

Fast Chips

Cupertino

10.00

1234

Logic Chip

Smart Chips

Phoenix

8.00

5678

Memory Chip

Fast Chips

Cupertino

3.00

5678

Memory Chip

Quality Chips

Austin

2.00

5678

Memory Chip

Smart Chips

Phoenix

5.00

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