You will see the terms "measures" and "dimensions" throughout this book. Every data column that you import from a source to build a model in SAP Analytics Cloud must be marked either as a measure or a dimension. Measures are the columns by which an organization gauges its business operations and performance, while dimension columns contain the data used to qualify the measures.
These terms can be further expanded as follows:
- Measures: Measures are those fields that can be measured, aggregated, or used for mathematical operations. Measures are typically calculated data, such as dollar value or quantity sold, and they can be specified in terms of dimensions. For example, you might want to determine the sum of dollars for a given product in a given market over a given time period.
- Dimensions: A business uses measures to evaluate...
