Data Literacy Mini Guide — Understanding Dashboards in Power BI
Understanding Power BI Dashboards
1. Overview
Power BI is a business analytics tool that visualises data through interactive dashboards.
2. Key Components
- Dataset: source of data.
- Report: collection of visuals.
- Dashboard: single-page summary view.
3. Measures and KPIs
Use DAX to create custom measures, e.g., Total Sales = SUM(Sales[Amount]).
4. Visualisation Tips
- Use bar charts for comparison.
- Use line charts for trends.
- Keep colours consistent and clear.
5. Interpretation
Always link visuals back to business questions and highlight actionable insights.