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The Tableau Workshop

By : Sumit Gupta, Sylvester Pinto, Shweta Sankhe-Savale, JC Gillet, Kenneth Michael Cherven
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The Tableau Workshop

By: Sumit Gupta, Sylvester Pinto, Shweta Sankhe-Savale, JC Gillet, Kenneth Michael Cherven

Overview of this book

Learning Tableau has never been easier, thanks to this practical introduction to storytelling with data. The Tableau Workshop breaks down the analytical process into five steps: data preparation, data exploration, data analysis, interactivity, and distribution of dashboards. Each stage is addressed with a clear walkthrough of the key tools and techniques you'll need, as well as engaging real-world examples, meaningful data, and practical exercises to give you valuable hands-on experience. As you work through the book, you'll learn Tableau step by step, studying how to clean, shape, and combine data, as well as how to choose the most suitable charts for any given scenario. You'll load data from various sources and formats, perform data engineering to create new data that delivers deeper insights, and create interactive dashboards that engage end-users. All concepts are introduced with clear, simple explanations and demonstrated through realistic example scenarios. You'll simulate real-world data science projects with use cases such as traffic violations, urban populations, coffee store sales, and air travel delays. By the end of this Tableau book, you'll have the skills and knowledge to confidently present analytical results and make data-driven decisions.
Table of Contents (12 chapters)
Preface

Introduction

Thus far, you have developed many core Tableau skills, including creating calculations, building and using filters, developing geospatial analyses, and many other core skills. In this chapter, you will use many of these skills to create dashboards that will enable your users to easily and effectively navigate complex datasets.

We will provide you with the essential skills for designing effective dashboards and storyboards using a variety of data sources. You will build on the many techniques and methods you have learned in previous chapters. You will learn how to effectively use filters, parameters, sets, and actions to make your dashboards and storyboards both powerful and flexible. Additionally, you will learn how to effectively design dashboards using data visualization best practices for color, spacing, interaction, design flow, and element sizing. All of this will be facilitated with hands-on exercises and activities.

By the end of the chapter, you will...