Data Cleaning with Power BI: The definitive guide to transforming dirty data into actionable insights...

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Gus Frazer

Data Cleaning with Power BI

The definitive guide to transforming dirty data into actionable insights

Gus Frazer

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Packt Publishing Limited
29 February 2024

Data capture & analysis; Data mining; Computer science; Information visualisation

Unlock the full potential of your data by mastering the art of cleaning, preparing, and transforming data with Power BI for smarter insights and data visualizations

Key Features

Implement best practices for connecting, preparing, cleaning, and analyzing multiple sources of data using Power BI Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) using DAX, PowerQuery, and the M language Apply your newfound knowledge to tackle common data challenges for visualizations in Power BI Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book DescriptionMicrosoft Power BI offers a range of powerful data cleaning and preparation options through tools such as DAX, Power Query, and the M language. However, despite its user-friendly interface, mastering it can be challenging. Whether you're a seasoned analyst or a novice exploring the potential of Power BI, this comprehensive guide equips you with techniques to transform raw data into a reliable foundation for insightful analysis and visualization. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to data cleaning, starting with data quality, common data challenges, and best practices for handling data. You’ll learn how to import and clean data with Query Editor and transform data using the M query language. As you advance, you’ll explore Power BI’s data modeling capabilities for efficient cleaning and establishing relationships. Later chapters cover best practices for using Power Automate for data cleaning and task automation. Finally, you’ll discover how OpenAI and ChatGPT can make data cleaning in Power BI easier. By the end of the book, you will have a comprehensive understanding of data cleaning concepts, techniques, and how to use Power BI and its tools for effective data preparation.

What you will learn

Connect to data sources using both import and DirectQuery options Use the Query Editor to apply data transformations Transform your data using the M query language Design clean and optimized data models by creating relationships and DAX calculations Perform exploratory data analysis using Power BI Address the most common data challenges with best practices Explore the benefits of using OpenAI, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot for simplifying data cleaning

Who this book is forIf you’re a data analyst, business intelligence professional, business analyst, data scientist, or anyone who works with data on a regular basis, this book is for you. It’s a useful resource for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of data quality issues and best practices for data cleaning in Power BI. If you have a basic knowledge of BI tools and concepts, this book will help you advance your skills in Power BI.

By: Gus Frazer
Imprint: Packt Publishing Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm,
ISBN: 9781805126409
ISBN 10: 1805126407
Pages: 340
Publication Date: 29 February 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Table of Contents Introduction to Power BI Data Cleaning Understanding Data Quality and Why Data Cleaning is Important Data Cleaning Fundamentals and Principles The Most Common Data Cleaning Operations Importing Data into Power BI Cleaning Data with Query Editor Transforming Data with the M Language Using Data Profiling for Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) Advanced Data Cleaning Techniques Creating Custom Functions in Power Query M Query Optimization Data Modeling and Managing Relationships Preparing Data for Paginated Reporting Automating Data Cleaning Tasks with Power Automate Making Life Easier with OpenAI

Gus Frazer is a seasoned analytics consultant who focuses on business intelligence solutions. With over eight years of experience working for the two market-leading platforms, Power BI (Microsoft) and Tableau, he has amassed a wealth of knowledge and expertise. He also has experience in helping hundreds of customers to drive their digital and data transformations, scope data requirements, drive actionable insights, and most important of all, clean data ready for analysis.