
Explanation:

The M transformation belongs in the query pipeline, where source values can be cleaned, split, filled, renamed, or typed consistently. A report visual or DAX measure would operate too late in the process. Use the selections preserved in the answer exhibit as the supported configuration. The relevant context is that you are profiling data by using power query editor. you have a table named reports that contains a column named state. the distribution and quality data metrics for the data m. A visual, measure, or model relationship cannot repair the incoming tabular shape; those features operate after the query result has already been loaded. This rationale is anchored to the PL-300 objective " Evaluate data, including data statistics and column properties "
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Microsoft Learn reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-query/best-practices | PL-300 objective: " Evaluate data, including data statistics and column properties " | Study guide: https://learn.microsoft.com/en- us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/pl-300