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Create visuals in Power BI

Create visuals in Power BI


In this train we will be using Power BI to create visuals using the Indian Premier League, IPL, dashboard
available for download alongside this Train. The dashboard contains information about the matches and
deliveries in the IPL.

Power BI
In this train you will learn how to :

- Create visuals such as a filter, card, treemap, line, bar,


scatter and column charts.

- Create a basic dashboard that is visually appealing and


interactive.

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Outline

In this train we will explore why we use visuals, the various types of visuals, and how to create them.

Projecting data visually increases understanding and interest by


Why narrating through a story of data using pictures. Visuals are often
Visuals integrated in projects to engage and capture the attention of an
audience.

● Filter ● Column Chart


Types of ● Table ● Bar Chart
Visuals ● Card ● Scatter Chart
● Line Chart ● Treemap

How to
Create To create a visual in Power BI you simply click on a icon in the
PowerBI Visualizations grid on the top right of the page.
Visuals

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Visuals - Filter

First off, let’s see how we can create a Filter visual.


● The filter is not really a visual in itself, but rather a way to show only data of interest.
● Filters can be applied to every dashboard and can be used to filter date, category or numeric data.
● A filter is created by selecting the highlighted checkbox in the visualisation menu as shown below.

Let’s create filters for data extracted from the IPL.


We can create a filter for Batsman, Bowling Team (to
analyse against opposition teams) and Year (to
analyse over time):

1 Batsman filter:
Field: deliveries[batsman]

2
Bowling Team filter:
1 2 3
Field: deliveries[bowling_team]

3 Year filter:
Field: matches[date] - select date hierarchy (only year)

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Visuals - Table

Next up we will create the Table visual.


● A table is a grid that contains related data in a logical series of rows and columns.
● Tables are used to compare multiple exact values for a category.
● A table is created by selecting the visualisation as shown below.

Let’s create a table for batsmen, including their runs,


strike rate and average - as this will be useful to
analyse metrics between batsmen:

Table:
Values:
● deliveries[batsman]
● deliveries[Batsman Runs]
● deliveries[Batsman Strike Rate]
● deliveries[Batsman Average]

The table (sorted by runs from most to least) should look


like the picture on the right (no filter applied).
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Visuals - Card
Next we will create the Card visual.
● A card is a single number that is displayed.
● Cards can be used to depict the most important single number metric such as median, mode and mean in our data
● Cards can display numeric and string data types and can also be used to display data in a group format
● A card is created by selecting the visualization as shown in the image below.

Let’s create cards for Sum of Runs, Batsman Strike


Rate and Batting Average:

Batsman Runs card:


Field: deliveries[Batsman Runs]

Batsman Strike Rate card:


Field: deliveries[Batsman Strike Rate]

Batsman Average card:


Field: deliveries[Batting Average]

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Visuals - Line Chart

Here we will create the Line Chart visual.

● Line charts are optimal for displaying data over time, or any other sequential data.
● A line chart can be created by selecting the visualisation as shown in the image below.

Let’s create a line chart for batsman runs by year, to


visualise performance over time.

Line Chart:
x-axis: matches[date] - date hierarchy (only year)
y-axis: deliveries[Batsman Runs]

The chart (without filters) should like the picture on the right.

Area charts represents the change in one or more quantities


over time.

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Visuals - Column Chart
Next we will create the Column chart visual.

● Column charts display values in the form of vertical bars.


● They are used to compare values by categories or sequential data.
● Ideally used for a smaller number of categories with shorter text labels on the x-axis.
● You can create three different column chart visuals by selecting the appropriate graph you want to
visualise, in the visualisation menu as seen on the right.

Stacked column chart


Let’s create a column chart for batsman strike by year,
to visualise performance over time.
Clustered column chart

Column Chart (stacked):


100% stacked column chart
Axis: matches[date] - date hierarchy (only year)
Values: deliveries[Batsman Strike Rate]

The chart (without filters) should look like the picture on the
right.
Column charts are useful for comparative analysis of more than
one metric per category on the same axis, however the scales are
required to be the same in order for the chart to be accurately
assessed.
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Visuals - Bar Chart

Here we will create the Bar Chart visual.


● Bar charts display values in the form of horizontal bars and are used to compare values by categories.
● They are useful for a larger number of categories with longer text labels on the y-axis.
● You can create three different bar chart visuals by selecting the appropriate graph you want to visualise in
the visualisation menu as seen on the right.

Let’s create a bar chart for runs by batsman sorted Stacked column chart
from highest to lowest (by clicking on the three dots
above the visual and selecting sort by descending) to
Clustered column chart
visualise performance between batsmen.
Bar Chart (stacked): 100% stacked column chart
Axis: deliveries[batsman]
Values: deliveries[Batsman Runs]

The chart (without filters) should look like the picture on the
right.

Bar charts are useful for comparative analysis of more than


one metric per category on the same axis, however the scales
are required to be the same to ensure accurate assessment of
the bar chart.
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Visuals - Scatter Chart
Here we will create the Scatter Chart visual.

● A scatter chart always has two value axes to show one set of numerical data along a horizontal axis and
another set along a vertical axis.
● The chart displays points at the intersection of an x and y numerical value, combining these values into
single data points.
● A scatter chart can be created by selecting the visualization shown in the picture below.

Let’s create a scatter chart for batting average vs batsman


strike rate, to visualise performance for this combination by
batsman.
Scatter Chart:
Legend: deliveries[batsman]
X Axis: deliveries[Batsman Strike Rate]
Y Axis: deliveries[Batsman Average]
The chart can be filtered for Batsman Runs greater than 100.

This can be done by selecting the filter tab and below Batsman Runs →
select “is greater than” then enter “100”. The graph should look like the
picture on the right.
Bubble charts are scatter charts where the size of the data point (bubble)
is determined by another value (e.g. Batsman Runs).
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Visuals - Treemap
Here we will create the Treemap visual.

● Treemaps display data as a set of rectangles.


● The size of each rectangle is allocated based on the quantitative value being measured, with the
rectangles arranged in size from biggest (top left) to smallest (bottom right).
● They are mainly used for representing hierarchical data in a tree-like structure.
● A treemap can be created by selecting the visualization as shown in the picture below.

Let’s create a treemap for runs by batsman in the Royal


Challengers Bangalore, RCB, team.

Treemap:
Details: deliveries[batsman]
Values: deliveries[Batsman Runs]

You can add a filter to the chart where batting_team is RCB.


and your visual should look like the picture on the right.

A treemap can also be used to display hierarchical data, by


using nested rectangles.

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Interactive Dashboard – IPL demo
Here we look at the 1st page of our IPL demo dashboard.

Clicking on any of the bars in the bar


chart will filter the entire page
according to the chosen bar.

For instance, the selection of


1
Chennai Super Kings will only
show their info on the page.

2 You can then proceed to move


the slider to select the time
period that you would like to
extract information from.

To move to page 2 select the ‘Toss 1 2


Choice & Win Types’ tab at the
bottom of the page.

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Interactive Dashboard – IPL demo

Next we can look at the 2nd page of our IPL demo dashboard - ‘Toss Choice & Win Types’.

Clicking on any of the bars in the


bar chart will filter the entire
page according to the chosen
bar.

You can then proceed to


1
move the slider to select
the time period that you
would like to extract
information from.

To move back to page 1


2
select the arrow back
button (hold Ctrl and then
select it) at the top of the 1 2
page.

Arrow Back
Button

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Conclusion

● In this train we've learnt how to:


○ Create visuals such as a filter, card, line chart, column chart, bar
chart, scatter chart and treemap.
○ Create a basic dashboard

● You should be able to build a basic dashboard – as the old saying goes
“practice makes perfect”.

● An exercise to test the skills you have just learnt, you can create your own
dashboard using the visuals from this train. You can do this by adding them
on a blank page and tweaking its layout to make the dashboard more
visually appealing and interactive.

● We encourage you to practice as you explore other well built dashboards


and get tips and ideas on how to polish your new-found skills.

● Once you’re comfortable with Power BI Desktop, consider looking at other


options such as Tableau to further advance your visualisation skills!

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Appendix

Additional resources:

• Microsoft and data visualisation


• Data visualisation in Tableau

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