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Functions in SQL

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When working with numeric data in SQL, you often need to go beyond basic arithmetic. Advanced numeric functions such as LOG and EXP help you analyze and transform data in ways that simple addition or subtraction cannot. The LOG function returns the natural logarithm (base e) of a number, which is useful for analyzing exponential trends or normalizing skewed data such as prices. The EXP function, on the other hand, returns e raised to the power of a given number, which can be valuable in scenarios like calculating compound growth or reversing a logarithmic transformation.

Mathematical aggregation functions also play a critical role in numeric analysis. Functions like SUM and AVG allow you to compute totals and averages across rows, providing insights into your data at a glance. These aggregations are essential for inventory management, sales analysis, and many other business processes.

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-- Analyze the distribution of product prices using the LOG function SELECT name, price, LOG(price) AS log_price FROM products;
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By applying the LOG function to each product's price, you can identify how prices are distributed on a logarithmic scale. This is particularly useful if your data contains a wide range of values, as logarithmic transformation can help reveal patterns that are not obvious in the raw data.

Aggregate functions like SUM and AVG are used to calculate the total and average values of a column, respectively. For example, you might want to know the total stock available across all products or the average stock per product. Using these functions, you can quickly summarize large datasets and support inventory or sales decisions.

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-- Calculate total and average stock of all products SELECT SUM(stock) AS total_stock, AVG(stock) AS average_stock FROM products;
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1. Which function returns the natural logarithm of a number?

2. What does AVG calculate in a query?

3. Fill in the blanks to sum all product stocks.

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Which function returns the natural logarithm of a number?

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What does AVG calculate in a query?

Select the correct answer

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Fill in the blanks to sum all product stocks.

(stock) AS total_stock FROM products;
total_stock
------------
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When working with numeric data in SQL, you often need to go beyond basic arithmetic. Advanced numeric functions such as LOG and EXP help you analyze and transform data in ways that simple addition or subtraction cannot. The LOG function returns the natural logarithm (base e) of a number, which is useful for analyzing exponential trends or normalizing skewed data such as prices. The EXP function, on the other hand, returns e raised to the power of a given number, which can be valuable in scenarios like calculating compound growth or reversing a logarithmic transformation.

Mathematical aggregation functions also play a critical role in numeric analysis. Functions like SUM and AVG allow you to compute totals and averages across rows, providing insights into your data at a glance. These aggregations are essential for inventory management, sales analysis, and many other business processes.

1234567
-- Analyze the distribution of product prices using the LOG function SELECT name, price, LOG(price) AS log_price FROM products;
copy

By applying the LOG function to each product's price, you can identify how prices are distributed on a logarithmic scale. This is particularly useful if your data contains a wide range of values, as logarithmic transformation can help reveal patterns that are not obvious in the raw data.

Aggregate functions like SUM and AVG are used to calculate the total and average values of a column, respectively. For example, you might want to know the total stock available across all products or the average stock per product. Using these functions, you can quickly summarize large datasets and support inventory or sales decisions.

123456
-- Calculate total and average stock of all products SELECT SUM(stock) AS total_stock, AVG(stock) AS average_stock FROM products;
copy

1. Which function returns the natural logarithm of a number?

2. What does AVG calculate in a query?

3. Fill in the blanks to sum all product stocks.

question mark

Which function returns the natural logarithm of a number?

Select the correct answer

question mark

What does AVG calculate in a query?

Select the correct answer

question-icon

Fill in the blanks to sum all product stocks.

(stock) AS total_stock FROM products;
total_stock
------------
845

Click or drag`n`drop items and fill in the blanks

¿Todo estuvo claro?

¿Cómo podemos mejorarlo?

¡Gracias por tus comentarios!

Sección 3. Capítulo 4
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