Creating Powerful Model Calculations with DAX

🔑DAX is the formula language used in Power BI, offering a collection of functions and operators for calculations.

📊Aggregations and quick measures allow you to perform advanced calculations and summarize data in your model.

🕒Time intelligence functions enable dynamic analysis based on the current row or cell selection.

🔢Calculated tables and columns provide solutions for complex calculations and data analysis problems.

📈Key performance indicators (KPIs) help track and measure the performance of your model and data.

What is DAX?

—DAX stands for Data Analysis Expressions and is the formula language used in Power BI.

What are calculated tables and columns?

—Calculated tables and columns are created using DAX to perform complex calculations and enhance data analysis in your model.

What are time intelligence functions?

—Time intelligence functions in DAX enable dynamic analysis based on the current row or cell selection and related data.

How do aggregations and quick measures work?

—Aggregations and quick measures allow you to perform advanced calculations and summarize data in your Power BI model.

What are key performance indicators (KPIs)?

—KPIs are used to evaluate and measure the performance of your model and data in Power BI.

00:04In this module, we will explore the power of DAX for model calculations in Power BI.

00:37DAX is the formula language used in Power BI and offers a wide range of functions and operators for calculations.

02:10We will start by creating calculated tables and columns, which provide solutions for complex calculations and data analysis problems.

02:49Aggregations and quick measures are powerful tools for summarizing data and performing advanced calculations in your model.

03:57Time intelligence functions in DAX enable dynamic analysis based on the current row or cell selection and related data.

09:13Key performance indicators (KPIs) help track and measure the performance of your model and data in Power BI.