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mcolbert
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Fuzzy Logic Match on Names

I am matching two data sets and have first and last name only to match on. I am wondering if there is a good explaiantion for threshold, and when results are returned, can it include the score?

 

Thanks

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v-juanli-msft
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Hi @mcolbert 

If my previous answer is not a solution to your scenario, you could check my suggestions below:

 

1. Assume you have name column in "Table", "Table(2)"

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2.

You could "split columns" in for two columns

Split columns by Delimiter " "(space)

Then change columns names

Table.RenameColumns(#"Changed Type1",{{"name.1", "First name"}, {"name.2", "Middle name"}, {"name.3", "Last name"}})

 

3. 

In "Table", Merge columns for "First name" and "Last name" columns

The same for "Table(2)"

Capture8.JPG4. Merge queries, then expand

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5. finally, merge columns "First name", "Middle name", "Last name" to "Merged",

merge columns "Table (2).First name", "Table (2).Middle name", "Table (2).Last name" to "Merged2",

Remove other columns

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Best Regards
Maggie

 

Community Support Team _ Maggie Li
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v-juanli-msft
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Hi @mcolbert 

Power BI can handle fuzzy match, you could check the articles below

https://radacad.com/fuzzy-matching-in-power-bi-and-power-query-match-based-on-similarity-threshold

 

Please share some data or screenshots here so i can make a test for you.

 

Best Regards
Maggie

 

Community Support Team _ Maggie Li
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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