abs function
The abs function returns the absolute value of each value of the column.
Parameters
abs(column)
Parameter | Description |
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column | The attribute used to evaluate its absolute value. Its type must be numeral. The column parameter is mandatory. |
Example
The following example uses the Top Hits Spotify dataset.
This example isn’t based on a real scenario, it only explains how to use the function.
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In this example, we want to convert the loudness attribute’s values to their absolute value. Add a new column to the dataset and type the following formula:
As you can see, the column has been filled with the absolute value of the loudness attribute. |  |