decision support database


decision support database

A database from which data is extracted and analysedstatistically (but not modified) in order to inform businessor other decisions. This is in contrast to an operational database which is being continuously updated.

For example, a decision support database might provide data todetermine the average salary of different types of workers,whereas an operational database containing the same data wouldbe used to calculate pay check amounts.

Often, decision support data is extracted from operationdatabases.