Change the data aggregation

When you create a dataset, the system suggests an aggregation type for the columns that contain measures. The aggregation type is based on the column name. If a column name is not recognized, then the default aggregation is set to Sum. The following aggregation types are available when creating a dataset:

  • Sum
  • Average
  • Count
  • Minimum
  • Maximum
Prerequisites
  • You are creating or editing a dataset.
  • The Step 2 – Refine page or Step 3 – Join and preview is open.
Procedure

Depending on the step of dataset creation, follow the steps in the corresponding section:

  1. Click a table of the data source.

  2. Point to a column that contains a measure and click column options.

  3. Point to Aggregation and select an aggregation type.

  1. Open the data source table section.

  2. For a measure column, point to  More options > Change aggregation, and select the needed aggregation type.