DATAVISUALIZATION
USINGPOWERBI
Name – ANKUR KUMAR
Roll.no – 2402210037
Program – B.COM programme
Introductionto
Power Bi
◦ Power BI isa businessanalyticstool by Microsoftthat
enablesuserstoconnecttovariousdata sources,
transformandmodel data,andcreateinteractive
visualizationsandreports.Ithelpsorganizationsgain
insightsfromtheirdata through real-timedashboards,
allowingforbetterdecision-making. PowerBI
integrateswith toolslikeExcel, Azure,and SQL Server,
and supportssharing reports acrossteamsor
embedding theminto applicationsor websites.
◦ KeyAspects:
◦ Connects to variousdata sources.
◦ Createsinteractive visual reports.
◦ Transformsandmodelsdata efficiently.
◦ Sharesinsightsacrossteamsanddevices.
Types of Charts
Power BI offers a varietyof charttypes to help
visualize data effectively. Common charts
include bar, column, line,and pie charts, which
are useful for comparing values andshowing
trends. Donut and areacharts add visual appeal
while conveying proportions and changes over
time.Scatter charts help display relationships
between variables, while treemaps and funnel
charts are great for hierarchical and process
data. Other useful visuals include gauges, KPIs,
cards,and waterfall charts for performance
tracking. Power BI alsosupports matrix andtable
visuals for detaileddata views, as well as
differenttypes of maps, including basic, fil ed,
andArcGIS maps for geographic dataanalysis.
.
Barand
Column Chart
Abarchart is avisualrepresentationof datausing rectangularbars,
wherethelengthof eachbarcorresponds to thevalueit represents.
InPowerBI, barchartsareusedto comparedifferent categoriesor
groupssidebyside, makingit easytoseewhichcategorieshave
higherorlowervalues. Thebars canbedisplayedhorizontally or
vertically.
Acolumnchartis atypeof datavisualizationthat usesverticalbarsto
represent datavalues acrossdifferent categories. Similartobar
charts, the heightof eachcolumncorresponds to the valueit
represents, making it easy tocomparecategories sideby side.
Columnchartsareparticularly useful for showing changesover
time, comparingdiscreteitems,orvisualizinga distributionof
values. InPowerBI, theyallowforclearvisual comparison,
especially when therearefewer categoriesorwhentime-based
data (suchassales bymonth) needsto bedisplayed.
Functions Include:
● BarChart:Comparesvaluesacrosscategories using horizontal
bars.
● ColumnChart: Comparesvaluesacrosscategories using vertical
columns.
Pieand Donut
pie Chart
Apiechart isa circularvisualizationthat dividesdata intoslicesto
represent numericalproportions. Eachslice’ ssizeisproportional
tothevalueit represents, making it usefulforshowing partsof a
whole. Piechartsaremost effectivewhencomparinga small
number of categories.
Adonut chartis avariationof thepiechart, witha hole in thecenter,
givingit a "donut" shape.Thisdesignallows for additionalspacein
thecenter, oftenused to displaykey metrics ordatalabels. Likepie
charts, donut chartsrepresent parts of a wholebut offera more
modern, cleaner lookandbetterspace utilizationforadditional
information.
Functions Include:
● PieChart: Displaysproportionsof a wholeby dividinga circleinto
slices.
● DonutChart: Similartoa piechart but witha centralhole, oftenused
foradding central labelsormetrics.
Line and Area
Chart
Alinechart isa data visualizationthat usespointsconnected by
straight lines to showtrendsorchanges over time.It isoftenused
fordisplaying continuous data,suchasstockpricesorsales
performanceovera period.
Anareachart issimilarto a linechart,but theareabetweentheline
andtheaxisisfilled withcolor, highlightingthevolumeof change
overtime. It’ susefulforshowingthemagnitudeof trendsand
comparingmultiple data seriesvisually.
Functions Include:
● LineChart:Displaystrendsovertimeorcontinuousdataby
connectingdata pointswith aline.
● Area Chart: Similar to a line chart but withthearea belowtheline
filledin, emphasizingthemagnitudeof changeovertime.
Tree Map and
Waterfall
Chart
Atreemapisa visual representationof hierarchicaldata, whereeach
category isrepresentedby a coloredrectangle, and thesizeof the
rectangleisproportionaltothevalueit represents. It's usefulfor
visualizing largeamountsof data ina compact space, showing
proportionsandrelationships betweenpartsof a whole.
Awaterfall chart isa data visualizationusedtodisplay the cumulative
effect of sequentially introduced positiveornegativevalues. It helps
trackhowaninitialvalueisaffected bya seriesof intermediate
changes, showingtheincrementalincreaseordecreaseina visually
clear, step-by-step manner. It’ s oftenused forfinancialdata to
visualizeprofitsorlossesovertime.
Functions Include:
● TreeMap: Displayshierarchicaldata usingcoloredrectangles, with
sizerepresentingthevalueof eachcategory.
● WaterfallChart:Visualizes sequentiallycumulativedata, showing
howaninitialvalue is incrementally affected bypositiveor negative
values.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, Power BI offers awide range of
charts and visualizations,each serving a
specific purpose in presenting data effectively.
Charts like bar,column, line, andpie are great
for comparingcategories, trends, and
proportions, while specialized charts like tree
maps and waterfall charts provide deeper
insights into hierarchical data andsequential
changes. Bychoosingthe righttype of chart
for the data athand, users can enhance
understanding, make informed decisions, and
communicate insights clearly within their
organization.
.
