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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)

Analytics

Tableau charts can be enhanced with the addition of analytical objects that add further context to the visual. Most analytical objects can be found in the Analytics pane in the interface found by switching from the Data pane tab on the left-hand side to the Analytics tab. Objects that can be used on the current visual will be shown in black text and can be dragged onto a chart. Unavailable analytical objects are grayed out.

Figure 5.34 – The Analytics pane in Tableau’s user interface

Figure 5.34: The Analytics pane in Tableau’s user interface

Dragging an analytical object over a chart will result in a popup that allows the user to specify how the analytical object will be placed in the view. The options differ based on the object type and view configuration. The options are to create the object across the whole chart/view with Table, create the object within each pane using Pane, or use each individual data point via Cell. The object being dragged onto the view can be dropped onto any of the options...