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Bernard Obeng Boateng

Part 2: Creating Insightful Calculations from your Data Model using DAX and Cube Functions

This part is tailored to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how DAX and Cube Functions can be used to create sophisticated calculations in Excel, thereby adding a new dimension of analysis to your data models. This section serves as a primer on how to create both measures and calculated columns using DAX. The section starts with the basics of DAX, helping you to understand the syntax and fundamental concepts. This chapter presents Cube Functions as a flexible alternative for incorporating calculations into your data model. You will be guided through the process of using these functions to retrieve data from Power Pivot, offering a different approach compared to DAX. The section also compares and contrasts Cube Functions with DAX, helping you understand when and how to use each effectively.

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Author (1)

Bernard Obeng Boateng

Bernard Obeng Boateng is a Microsoft Excel MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, with over 10 years work experience in Banking, Insurance and Business Development. He is founder of Finex Skills Hub an approved Training Provider of the Financial Modeling Institute, Canada. Finex Skills Hub runs the Finex Project in Ghana, a pro bono student training outreach program for students in Data Analytics and Financial Modeling. Bernard also provides consultancy services for SMEs (start-ups and existing) in Financial Management, Business Planning and Research. He has an active audience online with about 17,000 followers on his LinkedIn Account. where he shares tips and tricks on Microsoft Excel and other Office Apps.
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