# Metrics dataset[¶](https://doc.dataiku.com/dss/latest/connecting/metrics.html#metrics-dataset "Permalink to this headline")

A metrics dataset gives you access to any and all metrics computed by Dataiku DSS.

* **Type.** The dataset contains computed metrics or the outcome of checks. You can retrieve the entire history of metrics/checks, or just the last values.

* **Scope.** The dataset contains the metrics/checks for a specified object in this project, all objects within this project, the project-level metrics/checks for this project, or all metrics/checks across this instance.

* **Restrict to partitions.** You can further restrict to retrieve metrics from particular partitions.
