"Temporal Data and the Relational Model"

Temporal data refers to information that changes over time, such as a person's address or a product's price. In the relational model, which organizes data into tables, temporal data is managed by adding time-related fields to track these changes. This allows databases to keep historical records, making it possible to see how data has evolved. By incorporating time into the relational model, users can query both current and past data, thus gaining insights into trends and changes over time while maintaining data integrity and accuracy.