Knobit of Data modelling · K-201 · Skill

Recognises a definition circular within itself

What it means

The defined term, or the concept itself, appears in its own definition as the superordinate concept or as a characteristic.

How it is assessed

Flags the deficient case and passes the acceptable one. Deficient: active customer: customer who is active Acceptable: active customer: customer who holds at least one open account on which a payment has been booked in the last 12 months

Builds on

Explains circularity in definitions and concept systemsK-255 · Knowledge

Needed by

None