Data Analytics & Visualization All-in-One For Dummies

Book 3

Using Tableau for Data Analytics & Visualization

Contents at a Glance

1. Chapter 1: Tableau Foundations
   1. Understanding Key Tableau Terms
   2. Getting to Know the Tableau Product Line
   3. Choosing the Right Version
   4. Knowing What Tools You Need in Each Stage of the Data Life Cycle
   5. Understanding User Types and Their Capabilities
2. Chapter 2: Connecting Your Data
   1. Understanding Data Source Options
   2. Connecting to Data
   3. Setting Up and Planning the Data Source
   4. Relating and Combining Data Sources
   5. Working with Data Relationships
   6. Joining Data
3. Chapter 3: Diving into the Tableau Prep Lifecycle
   1. Dabbling in Data Flows
   2. Saving Prep Data
4. Chapter 4: Advanced Data Prep Approaches in Tableau
   1. Peering into Data Structures
   2. Structuring for Data Visualization
   3. Normalizing Data
5. Chapter 5: Touring Tableau Desktop
   1. Getting Hands-On in the Tableau Desktop Workspace
   2. Making Use of the Tableau Desktop Menus
   3. Tooling Around in the Toolbar
   4. Understanding Sheets versus Workbooks
6. Chapter 6: Storytelling Foundations in Tableau
   1. Working with Dashboards
   2. Creating a Compelling Story
7. Chapter 7: Visualizing Data in Tableau
   1. Introducing the Visualizations
   2. Converting a Visualization to a Crosstab
   3. Publishing Visualizations
8. Chapter 8: Collaborating and Publishing with Tableau Cloud
   1. Strolling through the Tableau Cloud Experience
   2. Evaluating Personal Features in Tableau Cloud
   3. Sharing Experiences and Collaborating with Others