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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)

Text Table

A text table is a simple visual that displays data to the granular level specified. What is key about text tables is their use of discrete fields in both Columns and Rows. Continuous fields will require an axis, but a text table will be an aggregated value of the dimensions specified.

Figure 5.18 -- Example of a text table

Figure 5.18: Example of a text table

Items needed to build this chart are as follows:

Columns

Dimension(s)

Rows

Dimension(s)

Marks

Text

Table 5.14: Requirements to build a text table

The following steps will show how to build a text table. Open Tableau and connect to Superstore Data to practice building this chart:

  1. 1. Drag the dimensions that are needed to the Rows and Columns shelves. For Figure 5.18, Sub Category, Category, and various measures...