Chapter 3. The Data Model

The Data Model is a table or a collection of integrated objects that serve as the driver for building queries. Users are typically provided with data models that have been created and maintained by a development team for building queries, but environments exist where the user community has the ability to build and customize the data models for individual use. The goal of this chapter is to provide the business analyst with the knowledge to create and edit a data model, including the ability to modify Joins, manage Meta Topics, combine data from multiple queries, and import external content.

The content in this chapter covers:

  • Creating a data model
  • Adding tables
  • Creating and modifying joins
  • Creating and editing meta topics ...

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