Abstract
The performance of a single group of subjects on four queries of varying degrees of difficulty, written in both relational algebra and in relational calculus, is measured. The experiment indicates a definite superiority of algebra over calculus in the formulation of complex queries. Varying approaches to query formulation in the two languages are discussed and analysed. Differences between the complexity levels of the languages are illustrated via three forms of a single query.
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