Weighted Average in Looker Studio

In Looker Studio, calculating a weighted average requires adding a calculated field to account for both values and weights. Here’s a basic guide on how to set up a weighted average:

1. Data Preparation:

   • Ensure your data includes a field for the values you want to average (e.g., Score) and a field for the weights (e.g., Weight).

2. Create a Weighted Value Field:

   • Add a calculated field to multiply each value by its weight. For example:

     Weighted Value = Score * Weight

3. Create a Sum of Weights Field:

   • Add another calculated field to sum the weights:

     Sum of Weights = SUM(Weight)

4. Calculate the Weighted Average:

   • Create a final calculated field to divide the sum of weighted values by the sum of weights:

     Weighted Average = SUM(Weighted Value) / Sum of Weights

5. Add to Your Chart:

   • Now, add this Weighted Average field to your chart or table in Looker Studio to display the result.

This process will give you an accurate weighted average across your dataset in Looker Studio. Let me know if you need further details on any step!

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