Rapid graphs with Tableau 8
Subtitle: the original guide for the accidental analyst
By: Stephen McDaniel, Eileen McDaniel
Contributors: McDaniel, Eileen
Edition: 4th ed.
Series: The expert's voice in data; Expert's voice in data
Publisher: Apress; Distributed to the Book trade worldwide by Springer Science+Business Media New York
Published: 2014
Place of publication: [New York]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 252
ISBN-13: 9781430267362; 9781430267379
Subjects: Visual analytics; Charts, diagrams
Other titles: Rapid graphs with Tableau Eight
Description: Tired of boring spreadsheets and data overload from confusing graphs? Master the art of visualization with Rapid Graphs with Tableau 8! Tableau insiders Stephen and Eileen McDaniel expertly provide a hands-on case study approach and more than 225 illustrations that will teach you how to quickly explore and understand your data to make informed decisions in a wide variety of real-world situations. Rapid Graphs with Tableau 8 includes best practices of visual analytics for ideas on how to communicate your findings with audience-friendly graphs, tables and maps. "A picture is worth a thousand words" is a common saying that is more relevant today than ever as data volumes grow and the need for easy access to answers becomes more critical. This book covers the core of Tableau capabilities in easy-to-follow examples, updated and expanded for Version 8. Learn how to be successful with Tableau from the team that started the original training program as the founding Tableau Education Partner! A must read for anyone interested in Tableau. Clear explanations, practical advice and beautiful examples! Elissa Fink Chief Marketing Officer, Tableau Software.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Analyzing Your Data for Success at Work --; title: Build the Core--Tableau Basics --; title: Go with the Flow--More Tableau Basics --; title: Core View Types in Tableau --; title: Advanced View Types in Tableau --; title: Take Over with Tableau--View Structure, Marks Card, Summaries, Formatting, and Titles --; title: Organize the Data in Your Views--Sorting, Filtering, Aggregations, Percentages, Spotlighting, Totals/Subtotals, and Motion Charts --; title: Essential Calculations and Models--Quick Calculations, Custom Table Calculations, Reference Lines, Trend Lines, and Forecasting --; title: Managing Data Is Critical for Great Results--Data Items and Data Management in Tableau --; title: Advanced Data Management in Tableau--Calculated Fields, Functions, and Parameters --; title: Advanced Data Management in Tableau--Managing Data Connections --; title: Share Your Insights from Tableau --; title: Timesaving Tips --; title: Build a Basic Dashboard.