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eeshatariq
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How to visualize Multi-select questions as a bar graph?

Hi everyone,

I want to visualize several questions which have the option of multi-selecting answers. For example a question asks to choose the qualities of a leader and there are several options to choose from and people select 3 each, I want the graph to appear as such on Power BI: (BTW this data I am getting live from KoboToolbox)

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Thanks in advance!

 

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Anonymous
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Hi @eeshatariq ,

 

So you want to show top3 quantities for each leader?Try RANKX() function or TOPN filter.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dax/rankx-function-dax.

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Is your sample data the expected result or the raw data? Better to show sample data and expected out put to us if you don't have any Confidential Information.

 

Best Regards,

Jay

Community Support Team _ Jay Wang

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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Anonymous
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Hi @eeshatariq ,

 

There're two common way to do that.

1# Add fields to filters, in your scenario add qualities to filters.

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For more details about filters in Power BI please check the document below.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/power-bi-report-add-filter.

2# Create slicers with fields, in your scenario use qualities as a slicer.

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For more details about silcers in Power BI please check the document below.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/visuals/power-bi-visualization-slicers.

 

Best Regards,

Jay

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Pragati11
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Hi @eeshatariq ,

 

Can you please post sample data here in order to understand your question properly?

 

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Pragati

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HI @Pragati11 the sample data is as follows; the question is the header and below are the options people have selected (3 each exactly):

18. Choose top 3 qualities of a good leader
Vision Integrity Humility
Vision Integrity Humility
Vision Integrity Humility
Vision Focus Courage
Vision Cooperation Strategic planning
Vision Focus Strategic planning
Vision Integrity Strategic planning
Confidence Cooperation Humility
Vision Confidence Humility
Vision Focus Integrity
Vision Confidence Strategic planning
Vision Confidence Integrity
Vision Cooperation Strategic planning
Vision Integrity Humility
Vision Confidence Humility
Vision Confidence Courage
Vision Courage Strategic planning
Confidence Courage Strategic planning
Vision Focus Humility
Focus Cooperation Strategic planning
Vision Integrity Strategic planning
Vision Cooperation Strategic planning

 

Anonymous
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Hi @eeshatariq ,

 

So you want to show top3 quantities for each leader?Try RANKX() function or TOPN filter.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dax/rankx-function-dax.

11.PNG

9.PNG10.PNG

 

Is your sample data the expected result or the raw data? Better to show sample data and expected out put to us if you don't have any Confidential Information.

 

Best Regards,

Jay

Community Support Team _ Jay Wang

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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