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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)

Treemap

A treemap is used to show the percentage of a whole broken down by data points included in the view. This area will be blocked in individual squares sized depending on the percentage/value that it contributes to the whole.

Figure 5.20 – Example of a treemap

Figure 5.20: Example of a treemap

Items needed to build this chart are as follows:

Size

Measure

Detail

Dimension

Marks

Automatic

Color

Measure – Can be the same measure as in Size to further illustrate the data points

Table 5.15: Requirements to build a treemap

The following steps show how to build a treemap. Open Tableau and connect to Superstore Data to create Figure 5.20:

  1. Identify the fields required to build this chart. For Figure 5.20, Sub...