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# Compare in views

> Compare data in a view to evaluate changes across scenarios, time, or business slices.

Views are often the easiest place to compare outputs because they let you narrow the data before you ask for a variance.

## Start with model views

Model views are usually the best place for comparisons such as:

* scenario versus scenario
* actual versus forecast
* current period versus prior period
* one dimension slice versus another

## Use database views only when the slice is clear

A database view can still support comparison when the structure already gives you a clean slice to review, such as one category versus another or one filtered record set versus another. Do not assume a database view supports model-style scenario comparison.

## Keep the context stable

Compare one business question at a time. Lock the right filters, grouping, and time context before you interpret the result.

## Check the source before you debug

If a comparison looks wrong, confirm the active scenario, [Time aggregation](https://oculon.mintlify.site/docs-new/time/time-aggregation.md), [Time rollups](https://oculon.mintlify.site/docs-new/time/time-rollups), and filters before you assume the formula or data is incorrect.

## Related pages

* [Filters, sorts, and grouping](https://oculon.mintlify.site/docs-new/views/filters-sorts-and-grouping.md)
* [Compare scenarios](https://oculon.mintlify.site/docs-new/scenarios/compare-scenarios.md)
* [Using views on boards](https://oculon.mintlify.site/docs-new/views/using-views-on-boards)


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