Visualizing categorical data
Where the Table and Matrix visuals allow for a detailed look at multiple measures, the visuals in this section are best for displaying a data value across multiple categories. In the upcoming visuals, you will be displaying bars, columns, and other visual elements, which will be proportional to the data value. These visuals have a far less detailed view of the data, but it is very easy and quick to distinguish the differences of the values within the chosen categories. All of the visuals allow for cross-highlighting, cross-filtering, and the use of drilldowns, which will not be a focus since it was covered in the previous examples. This section will focus on how to understand and configure the following visuals:
- Bar and column charts
- Pie and donut charts
- Treemaps
- Scatter charts
Continue using the same Power BI report from the previous examples. Start by creating a new report page called Categorical Data.
