A future state data model is created to depict how information will be structured in...

A data flow diagram (DFD) is a graphical representation of how data flows and transforms through a system or process. A DFD shows the sources and destinations of data, the data inputs and outputs, the data transformations and logic, and the data stores and flows. A DFD can help the analyst model howand when data is transformed throughout various processes across the organization, as well as identify potential data quality issues, bottlenecks, and redundancies. A DFD can also complement a future state data model by showing the relationships and dependencies among the data entities and attributes. References:

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