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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)

Highlight Table

Highlight tables are used to compare categorical values in a table format. This format is a clean way to instantly show any outliers or specific areas on which the developer should focus in the data.

Figure 5.10 – Example of a highlight table

Figure 5.10: Example of a highlight table

Items needed to build this chart are as follows:

Columns

Dimension

Rows

Dimension

Marks

Square

Color

Measure

Table 5.8: Requirements to build a highlight table

Once the fields have been identified to build a highlight table, follow these steps to build the chart shown in Figure 5.8:

  1. Drag the dimensions that are needed to the Rows and Columns shelves. For Figure 5.10, Order Date and Sub Category were used from Superstore Data...