What is the Caboodle column that contains the appointment date?

The column that contains the appointment date in the Caboodle data model is identified as AppointmentFact.Date. This designation indicates that it is part of the AppointmentFact table, which is specifically designed to hold facts related to appointments. The "Date" suffix clarifies that this column stores the date when the appointment occurs.

In data modeling, "fact" tables usually contain measurable, quantitative data, while "dimension" tables contain descriptive attributes related to those facts. In this case, the AppointmentFact table's purpose involves capturing transactional or event-based data—specifically the occurrence of appointments—making it the appropriate place to look for the appointment date.

Although other options may include references to dates related to appointments, they are either from different tables or pertain to different aspects of appointment data. The correct identification of AppointmentFact.Date helps ensure accurate analysis and reporting concerning appointment-related metrics within the Caboodle data model.