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7. Incorporating Time Intelligence

Dan Clark

(1)Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, USA

One of the most common types of data analysis is comparing values over time. This chapter shows you how to correctly implement time-based analysis in Power Pivot. It includes setting up a date table and using the various built-in functions for analyzing values to date, comparing values from different periods, and performing semi-additive aggregations.

After completing this chapter, you will be able to

  • Create a date table.

  • Use DAX for time period-based evaluations.

  • Shift the date context using filter functions.

  • Create semi-additive measures.

Date-Based Analysis

A large percentage of data analysis involves ...

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