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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)

Pie Chart

A pie chart is commonly used to show the distribution of a whole. Each slice will be a categorical dimension and the size of the slice will be based on how much of a whole that category has contributed to it. From this, a user can easily and instantly see which category has made the largest contribution to the whole value.

Figure 5.15 – Example of a pie chart

Figure 5.15: Example of a pie chart

Items needed to build this chart are as follows:

Color

Dimension

Angle

Measure

Marks

Pie

Table 5.12: Requirements to build a pie chart

Once the fields required have been identified, open Tableau and follow these steps to build a pie chart:

  1. From the Data pane on the left, select the dimension(s) and measure(s) needed for analysis. For Figure 5.15, Category and Quantity...