GLOSSARY
Excel Business Intelligence: Power Query
With Chris Dutton
Use these terms and definitions below to understand concepts taught in the course.
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Term
Definition
aggregating
A way of grouping data at a different level, such as transforming daily
data into monthly data
blank query
An option to open a blank canvas in Query Editor that is not connected
to a database or file
conditional column
A feature allowing a user to define new fields based on logical rules and
conditions (IF–THEN statements)
Get and Transform
Terminology for Power Query used in newer versions of Excel
index column
A list of sequential values that can be used to identify each unique row
in a table
rolling calendar
A calendar that updates to the next date each time a user refreshes
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