Discovering the Power of Excel 2010-2013 PowerPivot Data Analytic Expressions (DAX)

n this module, we will explore the differences between versions of Excel, examine how to activate the PowerPivot for Excel Add-in, explain the PowerPivot Data Model, and cover relationships.

Differences Between Excel 2010 & 2013

PowerPivot for Excel Add-In

PowerPivot Data Model

VLOOKUP vs Relationships

Relationships

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After completing this module, students will be able to:

Understand the differences between Excel 2010 & 2013.

Understand and activate the PowerPivot for Excel Add-in.

Understand the PowerPivot Data Model.

Understand VLOOKUP vs relationships.

Understand relationships.

In this module we will introduce DAX and explain the syntax. We will then explore the different parts that make up a DAX formula, demonstrate how they work, and cover errors that you may encounter along the way. This module aims to get you started with the basics.

Introduction to DAX

Explaining Syntax

Exploring Data Types

Utilizing Operators

Understanding Values

Handling Errors

DAX Syntax

DAX Data Types and Operator Overloading

DAX Operators

DAX Values

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain and utilize DAX syntax.

Explain and utilize DAX data types and operator overloading.

Explain and utilize DAX operators.

Explain and utilize DAX values.

Explain error handling.

In this module we will cover DAX functions and their abilities. We will demonstrate their capabilities as well as show you how to utilize them.Lessons

Mathematical Functions

Statistical Functions

Logical Functions

Information Functions

Text Functions

Conversion Functions

Aggregation Functions

Relational Functions

Mathematical Functions

Logical Functions

Conversion Functions

Aggregation Functions

Relational Functions

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain and utilize mathematical functions.

Explain statistical functions.

Explain and utilize logical functions.

Explain information functions.

Explain text functions.

Explain and utilize conversion functions.

Explain and utilize aggregation functions.

Explain and utilize relational functions.

This module aims to clarify more advanced DAX concepts, which require an understanding of evaluation contexts.

The CALCULATE Function

Filter Functions

Single Table Evaluation Context

Multiple Table Evaluation Context

Calculated Fields

Calculated Columns

Evaluation Contexts

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain and utilize the CALCULATE function.

Explain and utilize filter functions.

Explain and utilize single table evaluation context.

Explain and utilize multiple table evaluation context.

Create and configure calculated fields.

Create and configure calculated columns.

In this module we will explore how to work with dates and utilize Time Intelligence.

Date Functions

Working with Calendars

Using Multiple Calendars

Date Calculations

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain and utilize date functions.

Explain working with calendars.

Explain using multiple calendars.

Create and configure date calculations.

In this module we will cover many-to-many relationships and demonstrate their use along with exploring banding and DAX query capabilities.

Many-to-Many Relationships

Banding

Evaluate

Simplifying Your Life with DAX Studio

Advanced DAX

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain many-to-many relationships.

Explain banding.

Explain EVALUATE.

Explain and utilize advanced DAX capabilities.

Explain the benefits of DAX Studio.

In this module, we have attempted to go into a more in-depth explanation of how the code works.

Walkthrough a Basic Pattern

Explore the workbook New and Returning Customers Basic Pattern – Modified for 55108

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain and utilize patterns.