29  Preparing Data


Summary

Concept Description
Connect and Profile
Connect to Sources File, database, and online connectors covered by PL-300
Profile Data Column quality, distribution, and profile views in the editor
Power Query Steps Common transformations such as merges, appends, and pivots
Data Types Setting types so DAX and visuals behave predictably
Shape and Refresh
Privacy Levels Public, organisational, and private classifications for source data
Parameters Reusable inputs that adapt queries to environments
Query Folding Letting source engines do the work for performance
Refresh Strategy Choosing import refresh schedules and incremental options