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The Tableau Workshop

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

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

Creating and Using Different Types of Calculations

Tableau is a simple yet versatile tool, and the ability to create calculations gives users the flexibility to perform powerful analysis, which can help with decision-making. Most of the time, creating calculations in Tableau is a fun experience, but sometimes it can be a little frustrating as well, especially if you are coming from a different platform to Tableau and are trying to replicate some functionality. The way these tools are structured and designed is different and trying to replicate the functionality from one tool in another can make the experience frustrating. The best way to avoid frustration while creating calculations in Tableau is to start small and get acquainted with the functions that Tableau has to offer. While writing a calculation in Tableau is easy, it is recommended that, if possible, you should try to use the built-in native features first, instead of creating a new calculated field. Some examples of these...