Choosing Your Data Champion: Tableau Prep vs. Power Query

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: Wekiwa 3

Institution Type: 2-year institutions

Target Audience: Intro/Beginner

Presenter(s)

Elizabeth A. Wakefield, MBA (she/her/hers)

Director of Institutional Research and Institutional Effectiveness
Arkansas State University-Newport
Newport, Arkansas, United States
Donyell Francis

Director of Institutional Research
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Session Abstract: In the ever-evolving landscape of data analytics, effective data preparation is crucial for deriving meaningful insights. This presentation delves into two prominent data preparation tools, Tableau Prep and Power Query, examining their functionalities, strengths, and limitations. Through a live demonstration, attendees will gain a better understanding of how each platform operates and how they can be leveraged to streamline data workflows in institutional research.

Keywords: Tableau Prep, Power Query, data management, data cleaning