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Microsoft Power Platform For Dummies
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Microsoft Power Platform For Dummies

by Jack A. Hyman
December 2024
Beginner
464 pages
11h 41m
English
For Dummies
Audiobook available
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Chapter 11

Mastering Data Modeling for Visualization

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Mastering data modeling foundational concepts with Power BI

Bullet Knowing data optimization strategies for data visualization

Bullet Exploring data management techniques in Power BI

Bullet Publishing your data model

Creating visualizations in Power BI starts with building a strong data model. After importing data into Power BI Desktop, you need to refine the data by defining types, designing tables, creating hierarchies, and establishing relationships. This preparation ensures the data is accurate and efficient for analysis, leading to meaningful visualizations.

In this chapter, I show how data modeling in Power BI Desktop leads to effective visualizations. As you refine your data using the data modeling tools available in Power BI, you can be assured that your data model is well-structured. This involves defining data types, formatting, and managing relationships and tables. Once the data model is ready for prime time, you can create detailed reports and compelling visualizations in Power BI Desktop. These visualizations can then ...

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