What is Factless fact table? In which purpose we are using
this in our DWH projects?Plz give me the proper answer.

Thanks,
Ramesh

Answer Posted / asha

2 purposes of factless fact

1. Coverage : to indicate what did NOT happen. Like to
answer questions like which product did not sell well in a
particular region.

2. Event tracking: To know if the event took place or not.
Like: Fact for tracking students attendence will not
contain any measures.

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