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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)

Summary

The aim of this chapter was to look into each chart type that can be built in Tableau. Each section showed the requirements to build a particular chart, with detailed steps, helping build confidence among candidates in the use of these charts. Take the time to try building these charts with Superstore Data to get familiar.

Tableau allows for the creation of a wide range of chart types and these are configured based on the field types used, where they are placed in the visual, and the mark type selected. Geographic charts can be created using geographic fields and analytical objects can be added to charts to provide a greater level of insight.

Geographic charts require a Longitude and Latitude field placed on Rows and Columns. When a field is given a geographic role in Tableau, longitude and latitude are automatically generated and these fields can be used to create a map visual. Symbol maps can be created to plot specific points on a map, density maps can be created to...