Zendesk Explore offers a variety of metric aggregators to help you analyze your data effectively. These include COUNT, DCOUNT (distinct count), SUM, AVG (average), MED (median), MIN (minimum), MAX (maximum), VARIANCE, STDDEV (standard deviation), and VALUE.
Each aggregator serves a different purpose. For instance, COUNT and DCOUNT are used for counting objects like tickets or users, while SUM is used for adding up numeric values. AVG and MED help in understanding data tendencies, and MIN and MAX identify outliers. VARIANCE and STDDEV are advanced options for measuring data spread, and VALUE is used in formulas to return exact metric values.
To change the metric aggregator in Zendesk Explore, you need to access the report builder. First, add a metric to the Metrics panel. Then, click on the metric you added and select a new aggregator from the list. The available aggregators will vary…
The COUNT and DCOUNT aggregators are used when you need to count specific objects or events in your data. COUNT is used to count all recorded values, while DCOUNT counts only unique values. In many cases, both aggregators will yield the same…
AVG (average) and MED (median) aggregators both help in understanding the tendency of a metric, but they differ in their approach. AVG calculates the arithmetic mean of numeric values, making it suitable for data that is mostly uniform. However,…
The VALUE aggregator in Zendesk Explore is unique because it is only available within formulas. It returns the exact value of a metric without any additional manipulation, making it useful for creating calculated metrics or attributes. VALUE can…
Choosing the right metric aggregator in Zendesk Explore depends on your reporting needs. By default, metrics use the most relevant aggregator, but you might need to select a different one based on your specific requirements. For counting objects,…