# Model Data

## What is a Model ?

A model is a [dataset](/data-management/workbench/understanding-datasets.md) that has been generated by a user. It can either be a SQL Model or a Flow Model depending on your capabilities to write SQL queries.

In order to better understand the differences between the two types of models, please refer to:

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[SQL Models](/data-management/workbench/model-data/sql-models.md)
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[Flow Models](/data-management/workbench/model-data/flow-models.md)
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Please note that a model can reference another model, therefore you can build foundational models that 


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