Abstract
The chase procedure, for determining if a given dependency must hold in any relation where a set of dependencies is known to hold, operates bottom-up by constructing a hypothetical relation known as a tableau. A top-down counterpart, based on resolution theorem proving techniques, is introduced in which, through factoring, resolvents which contain function terms may be avoided. A literal numbering technique, which limits the number of resolvents, is also examined.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 51-55 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Computer Journal |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1988 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Computer Science