by Jay Peter McIntosh | Jun 7, 2024 | Jay Peter McIntosh
What did Donald say? Today was presentation day. The task was to connect to some data via an API and extract some of Donald Trumps most famous quotes. My goal once I had extracted the data was to build a dashboard showcasing some metadata surrounding the quote. I...
by Jay Peter McIntosh | May 3, 2024 | Jay Peter McIntosh
Introduction This week was our (DSAU25) first exposure to Data Analysis Expressions (DAX). Being as it was our first exposure, there was ample opportunity to learn new methods of analysing data. Through writing this blog, I hope to explore some of the main concepts I...
by Jay Peter McIntosh | Apr 23, 2024 | Jay Peter McIntosh
There are many ways to create data connections in tableau. It is important that these connections are made correctly so that our visuals stay relevant and insightful. Avoiding leading our audience down a wrong path. In the coming text, ways to create connections...
by Jay Peter McIntosh | Apr 19, 2024 | Jay Peter McIntosh
Keeping it Clean and Tidy in Alteryx Learning workflows in Alteryx can be a challenge. However, something that can help with that learning process, and beyond, is keeping things neat and tidy. The following text describes some methods that are utilised to keep...
by Jay Peter McIntosh | Apr 12, 2024 | Jay Peter McIntosh
Entity Relationship Diagrams Entity relationship diagrams(ERD) are a graphical representation that help us understand a particular system. As a result, ERDs are featured frequently in database design. Let’s cover the basics of an ERD. Entity The first part is the...
by Jay Peter McIntosh | Apr 9, 2024 | Jay Peter McIntosh
Getting ready for presentations is quite the task and after completing our first presentations at the data school, I would like to reflect upon my own preparation for presentations. I want this blog to have two parts. The first part will be about what I believe...
