Chapter 11
Mastering Data Modeling for Visualization
IN THIS CHAPTER
Mastering data modeling foundational concepts with Power BI
Knowing data optimization strategies for data visualization
Exploring data management techniques in Power BI
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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