DISCOVER POWERFUL DATA ANALYTICS & VISUALIZATION TOOL - POWER BI
❓ Have you heard a lot about Power BI but aren't quite sure about its advanced features or what it’s used for? Join ERT to explore Power BI – one of the "big three" essential tools for anyone learning data analytics, alongside SPSS and NVivo.
Developed by Microsoft in 2013, Power BI has become one of the world's leading Business Intelligence (BI) tools.
In essence, Power BI is a suite of services and applications in the field of data analytics, enabling users to connect and transform data from multiple sources – such as Excel spreadsheets or a collection of cloud-based databases – into a cohesive, visually interactive, and user-friendly format. It also allows for easy sharing with various audiences through reports.
Key Features of Power BI:
Multi-Source Data Connectivity: Power BI supports connections to multiple data sources, including Excel, SQL Server, Google Analytics, Azure, and other cloud services. This makes it easy for users to integrate and consolidate data from various platforms.
Data Transformation and Processing: Power Query, a feature in Power BI, allows users to clean, process, and transform data before conducting analysis. Users can filter, group, and transform data using simple drag-and-drop actions without needing advanced programming skills.
Data Visualization: Power BI offers a wide range of tools for data visualization, including column charts, line charts, pie charts, geographic maps, and many other interactive chart types. This helps users convey complex information in a visually engaging and comprehensible manner.
Power BI, along with SPSS for statistical analysis and NVivo for qualitative research, forms the foundation of the "big three" tools essential for mastering data analysis. Explore the capabilities of Power BI with ERT and elevate your data analysis and visualization skills to new heights!