What is a Dataset?
A Dataset refers to a collection of data that is organized and stored together. The dataset presents structured data in tabular form, relevant to a particular domain or business process. Each dataset contains attributes and metrics of data, where each row represents a record, and each column represents a data attribute or field.
An entity of a dataset represents a distinct object or a concept about which data is collected and stored. It is a fundamental building block and serves as the basis for creating a dashboard.
Example: Consider a dataset named ‘Customers,’ containing an entity named ‘Customer’ representing distinct data, where each row contains information about an individual customer, and each column represents attributes like customer ID, name, address, email, and so on.
| Customer ID | Customer Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | ABC | 123 Main St | abc@example.com |
| 002 | DEF | 456 XYZ Avenue | def@example.com |
| 003 | GHI | 789 ABC Street | ghi@example.com |
The Dataset is designed for creating out-of-the-box and self-service dashboards. You can develop reusable, and reliable datasets tailored for your specific business use case.
The Dataset serve as the foundation for out-of-the-box dashboards. It provides the data that drives visualizations and insights. Utilizing pre-built components and configurations, you can create informative and interactive dashboards with minimal coding or development.
For more information about dashboards, see Dashboards.