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Grasping Loc and iLoc in Pandas
Are you struggling with loc[] and iloc[] in Pandas? If so, you are in the right place. Read about grasping loc[] and iloc[].
Continue readingCreate Stock Charts in Two Lines of Code
You need sophisticated software packages that you pay thousands of dollars a month to create stock charts, right? Perhaps that is the way it used to be. But these days, with the right Python libraries, you can create stock charts in two lines of code. That is what you will learn how to do here.What’s […]
Continue readingWhat Skills Do You Need for Data Analysis?
You know already that data is everywhere. But do you know how to use it? You’ll learn about a resource that will help you learn.
Continue readingThe Four Core DAX Measures
The DAX language is deceptively complex. The dynamics of the language itself, are actually easy. It’s the nuances that trip people up, even experienced DAX programmers. If you are just getting started, though, you’ll likely struggle on where to start. This article will help you with many projects. We’ll discuss the four core DAX measure […]
Continue readingCreate Lookup Tables from Fact Tables Using Merge in Power BI
When analyzing data, analysts should adhere to best practices. Once such best practice is to use a star schema for the data. At its basic level, a star schema contains one or more fact tables, and several lookup tables. But data often doesn’t come to the analyst as a star schema, which means the analyst […]
Continue readingHow to Get Familiar with Your Data
Let’s face it. Looking at data sometimes can be a nightmare. It never seems to conform to the neatly laid out samples from training modules. Often, the data you obtain is a scattered mess. How do you make sense of it all? This article will help learn how to get familiar with your data.The variety […]
Continue readingWhy Data Analysts Need a Data Transformation Process
Do you know what clean data looks like? Learn why data analysts need a data transformation process.
Continue readingWhat’s the Big Deal About Filter Context in Power BI?
What’s the Big Deal About Filter Conext n Power BI? It’s a really important concept, one that you’ll need to take your analytics to the next level. Don’t miss this critical training module!
Continue readingTutorial: A Quick and Easy Mapping Table in Power BI
I often work with annual reports, including financial statements for listed companies. I do it both for investing and for my job where I want to know the financial solvency of my clients and potential clients. One sore point with financial statements is the lack of standardization of the line items. If I want to compare […]
Continue readingReview of Data Camp’s Introduction to Python
If you take no other course to learn Python, take the free first chapter to the Introduction to Python course from DataCamp.com. Between an industry expert teaching the course and Data Camp’s innovative interface for learning, you’ll get a great basis for learning about Python. You’ll also learn it right. Disclosure: Site owner may receive […]
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