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Tableau Certified Data Analyst Certification Guide

By : Mr. Harry Cooney, Mr. Daisy Jones
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Tableau Certified Data Analyst Certification Guide

By: Mr. Harry Cooney, Mr. Daisy Jones

Overview of this book

The Tableau Certified Data Analyst certification validates the essential skills needed to explore, analyze, and present data, propelling your career in data analytics. Whether you're a seasoned Tableau user or just starting out, this comprehensive resource is your roadmap to mastering Tableau and achieving certification success. The book begins by exploring the fundamentals of data analysis, from connecting to various data sources to transforming and cleaning data for meaningful insights. With practical exercises and realistic mock exams, you'll gain hands-on experience that reinforces your understanding of Tableau concepts and prepares you for the challenges of the certification exam. As you progress, expert guidance and clear explanations make it easy to navigate complex topics as each chapter builds upon the last, providing a seamless learning experience—from creating impactful visualizations to managing content on Tableau Cloud. Written by a team of experts, this Tableau book not only helps you pass the certification exam but also equips you with the skills and confidence needed to excel in your career. It is an indispensable resource for unlocking the full potential of Tableau.
Table of Contents (11 chapters)

Organizing the Data Source

Once a data source has been cleaned and is ready for analysis, it can be organized in Tableau Desktop’s Data pane. By default, a Tableau data source with multiple tables will group fields by the table they came from. Dimensions will be listed first, followed by measures for the first table, and then there will be the second table’s list of fields, and so on.

To switch from table organization to grouping by folders, open the Data pane menu using the carrot in the top right and select Group by Folder. If using a multi-tabled data source, the Data pane will switch to a single list of fields, with dimensions above measures as opposed to table-specific lists. If the data source is a single table, then Group by Folder will be selected by default. Folder information is retained when switching between the Group by Folder and table views.

To create a folder, select the field that should be grouped within it, then right-click one of the fields...