Lesson 2: Charts, Calculations, Parameters, LOD Expressions, and Advanced Analysis
Lesson Overview
This lesson develops practical skills in charts, calculations, parameters, lod expressions, and advanced analysis for Tableau Dashboard Design and Data Storytelling Training.
Topics Covered
Bar, line, area, scatter, map, heat map, tree map, highlight, and distribution charts
Calculated fields, table calculations, date, string, logical, aggregate, and ratio calculations
FIXED, INCLUDE, EXCLUDE LOD concepts and appropriate analytical use
Statistical interpretation, outliers, comparisons, cohorts, and segmentation
Calculation validation and analytical accuracy
Practical Activity
Configure or analyze a scenario involving bar, line, area, scatter, map, heat map, tree map, highlight, and distribution charts.
Build and validate an exercise covering calculated fields, table calculations, date, string, logical, aggregate, and ratio calculations and parameters, sets, dynamic controls, reference lines, bands, forecasts, and trend lines.
Use tests, logs, reports, or documentation to verify calculation validation and analytical accuracy.
Key Takeaways
Explain bar, line, area, scatter, map, heat map, tree map, highlight, and distribution charts in the context of Tableau Dashboard Design and Data Storytelling Training.
Apply practical methods for calculated fields, table calculations, date, string, logical, aggregate, and ratio calculations and parameters, sets, dynamic controls, reference lines, bands, forecasts, and trend lines.
Test, document, and troubleshoot calculation validation and analytical accuracy.
