What information does the 'Path' selection method include?

The 'Path' selection method refers to the organization of dbt models within the directory structure of a project. It identifies the specific directories from which models are imported, facilitating the execution and management of these models. By using the directory structure, this selection method allows users to easily include specific models or exclude others based on their location within the project hierarchy. This is particularly useful for managing large projects where organizing models logically enables better scalability and navigation.

For example, if all models related to a certain business unit or function are stored in a certain folder, selecting that path will allow dbt to understand and compile those specific models efficiently. This focus on the directory facilitates a way to work with multiple models systematically and can assist in project maintenance.

In contrast, the other options refer to aspects that do not pertain specifically to the inclusion criteria set by the 'Path' selection method. The data schema hierarchy, performance metadata, and user-defined descriptions are all relevant to dbt but serve different purposes in the context of organizing and querying models.