Applies to: Tableau Cloud, Tableau Desktop, Tableau Server Use Explain Data as an incremental, jumping-off point for further exploration of your data. The possible explanations that it generates help you to see
This typically happens when there are null values in the data set.SyntaxIIF(test, then, else [unknown])Let’s break this down and try to understand its various components.The IIF keyword tells Tableau that an IIF Statement is being performed. test represents the conditional expression. then ...
It is a very easy and straight-forward method to create a static set in a tableau. There are different ways – a user can create a set in tableau. As shown on the below image – I am using the sum of Sales in Column field and Customer Name on Rows. I am using default data – ...
Marimekko charts in Tableau do require some effort. We need to think about what values each mark needs to be plotted in the right place with the right size and color. With that in mind, let’s start out looking at the data. The data for the six departments is taken from the RUCB Ad...
Filters play a crucial role in allowing users the flexibility to manipulate dashboards to their liking. Multi-select filters can be particularly useful when the stakeholder requires the flexibility to include or exclude certain values from the Tableau visualization. Utilizing filters has its own set ...
Assigning Geographical Roles to Data Elements Advanced Data Preparation (including latest updates in Tableau 9) Create and use Groups Understand the difference between Groups and Sets Create and use Static Sets Create and use Dynamic Sets Combine Sets into more Sets ...
For example, the image below shows a pie chart with the labels positioned where Tableau put them. The left image shows the data split into 4 ship modes. The right image has been filtered to exclude the Standard Class option. The labels are all positioned in a sensible location. ...
Include command options are used to view the filtered data and show the data options. If the user, selects the include command option, he can keep only, view data, and exclude options to the tooltip. The command options are present in both tableau desktop and mobile devices. If the user...
Data Table Structure The first step to creating a pivot table is setting up your data in the correct table structure or format. This is the source data you will use when creating a pivot table. Your source data should be setup in a table layout similar to the table in the image below....
The interpretation of business data is only as good as the all-too-human person doing the interpreting. Here's how to avoid unconscious biases.