RANDBETWEEN

How to Use the Power BI DAX function RANDBETWEEN

Here is how you can use the RANDBETWEEN function in Power BI:

Syntax

The syntax for the RANDBETWEEN function is as follows:

RANDBETWEEN(❰min value❱,❰max value❱)

Where:

- `❰min value❱` is the minimum value of the range

- `❰max value❱` is the maximum value of the range

Example

Suppose you want to generate a random number between 1 and 10. You can use the RANDBETWEEN function as follows:

=RANDBETWEEN(1,10)

This function will generate a random integer between 1 and 10.

Usage

The RANDBETWEEN function can be used in a variety of scenarios, such as:

1. Generating Test Data

When testing a report or dashboard in Power BI, you may need to generate some test data. You can use the RANDBETWEEN function to generate random numbers that can be used as test data.

For example, if you are testing a sales report, you may want to generate random sales data. You can use the RANDBETWEEN function to generate random sales figures for each product.

2. Simulating Data

In some cases, you may not have access to real-world data. In such cases, you can use the RANDBETWEEN function to simulate data.

For example, if you are analyzing the impact of a marketing campaign, you can use the RANDBETWEEN function to generate random data that simulates the impact of the campaign.

3. Random Sampling

When analyzing data, you may need to take a random sample of the data. You can use the RANDBETWEEN function to generate a random index, which can be used to select a random sample from the data.

Limitations

The RANDBETWEEN function has some limitations that you need to be aware of:

1. Volatility

The RANDBETWEEN function is a volatile function. This means that the function will recalculate every time the worksheet is calculated.

2. Non-reproducibility

Since the RANDBETWEEN function generates random numbers every time it is called, it is non-reproducible. This means that you cannot reproduce the same set of random numbers.

3. Limited Range

The maximum range for the RANDBETWEEN function is -2147483648 to 2147483647. If you need to generate random numbers outside this range, you will need to use a different function.

The RANDBETWEEN function is a powerful tool in Power BI that can be used to generate random numbers. It can be used in a variety of scenarios, such as generating test data, simulating data, and random sampling.

However, the function has some limitations, such as volatility, non-reproducibility, and a limited range. You need to be aware of these limitations before using the function in your reports or dashboards.

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