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Data Visualization Unit 2

Tableau Desktop is a data visualization tool that allows users to create interactive visualizations from raw data, making it suitable for both technical and non-technical users. It supports various data connections, including file-based, relational databases, and cloud-based data, and offers features like filters, calculated fields, and dashboards. The document provides an overview of the interface, data types, and steps to get started with building visualizations.

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Data Visualization Unit 2

Tableau Desktop is a data visualization tool that allows users to create interactive visualizations from raw data, making it suitable for both technical and non-technical users. It supports various data connections, including file-based, relational databases, and cloud-based data, and offers features like filters, calculated fields, and dashboards. The document provides an overview of the interface, data types, and steps to get started with building visualizations.

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TABLEAU DESKTOP OVERVIEW

Introduction to Tableau Desktop:

Tableau Desktop is a powerful data visualization tool that enables users to transform raw data into

interactive and insightful visualizations. It is widely used across industries for data analysis and

business intelligence. Its user-friendly interface and drag-and-drop functionality make it accessible to

both technical and non-technical users. Tableau helps organizations make data-driven decisions

efficiently.

Understanding the Tableau Interface and Workflow:

Key components include:

- Start Page: Options to connect to data sources and access recent workbooks.

- Data Pane: Displays connected data sources and fields (dimensions and measures).

- Shelves and Cards: Areas to drag fields to build visualizations (Rows, Columns, Filters, Marks).

- Workspace: The central area to edit and view visualizations.

- Show Me Panel: Suggests visualization types based on selected fields.

Data Connections and Import Mechanisms:

Tableau supports:

- File-Based Data: Excel, CSV, JSON, PDF, Spatial files.

- Relational Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server.

- Cloud-Based Data: Google Sheets, Salesforce, Amazon Redshift, Snowflake.

- Web Data Connectors: APIs and web-based data.

Options include live connections or data extracts.

Working with Different Data Types in Tableau:

Recognized data types:


- Text (String) - "Abc" icon.

- Numeric (Integer, Decimal) - "#" icon.

- Date and Time - Calendar icon.

- Boolean - True/False.

- Geographic - Globe icon.

Essential Tableau Tools and Features:

- Filters, Groups, Sets: Organize and refine data.

- Calculated Fields: Custom formulas.

- Parameters: Interactive controls.

- Dashboards: Multiple visualizations in one view.

- Stories: Narrative sequences of visualizations.

Getting Started with Tableau:

1. Launch Tableau Desktop.

2. Connect to data.

3. Load and explore data.

4. Drag fields to build visualizations.

Data Preparation and Metadata Management:

- Data Interpreter: Clean Excel data.

- Pivot: Reshape wide to long format.

- Split: Break columns into multiple fields.

- Rename Fields: Improve clarity.

- Create Hierarchies: Define parent-child field relationships.

Building Basic Visualizations in Tableau:


Types include:

- Bar Charts, Line Charts, Pie Charts, Maps, Scatter Plots.

Use "Show Me" for suggestions based on data.

Resources:

- Tableau Desktop Tutorial:

https://help.tableau.com/current/guides/get-started-tutorial/en-us/get-started-tutorial-home.htm

- Tableau Product Page: https://www.tableau.com/products/desktop

- Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDLfgq_TiGs&utm_source=chatgpt.com

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