Data Analysis & Visualization using Tableau

Abstract Tableau About the Tutorial Tableau is a Business Intelligence tool for visually analyzing the data. Users can create and distribute an interactive and shareable dashboard, which depict the trends, variations, and density of the data in the form of graphs and charts. Tableau can connect to files, relational and Big Data sources to acquire […]

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Abstract

Tableau About the Tutorial Tableau is a Business Intelligence tool for visually analyzing the data. Users can create and distribute an interactive and shareable dashboard, which depict the trends, variations, and density of the data in the form of graphs and charts. Tableau can connect to files, relational and Big Data sources to acquire and process data. The software allows data blending and real-time collaboration, which makes it very unique. It is used by businesses, academic researchers, and many government organizations for visual data analysis. It is also positioned as a leader Business Intelligence and Analytics Platform in Gartner Magic Quadrant.

Instructor

Eng/Abdelazim Mahjoub

Duration

2 Weeks

Sessions

Weekdays, 6:00 to 10:00PM

Duration

Live Streaming (on-line)

Prerequisites

Fundamentals and basic knowledge of excel, English and data analysis

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Module 1: Introduction to Tableau Desktop

Module Overview

  • Concept: Exploring the Desktop Workflow
  • Demo 1: Making Your First Data Connection
  • Activity 1: Connect to Global Library Excel Data
  • Demo 2: Analyzing Data in the Workspace
  • Activity 2: Analyze Your Data in Two Views
  • Demo 3: Sharing Your Analysis in a Dashboard
  • Activity 3: Share Library Data in a Dashboard
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Module 2: Connecting to Data

Module Overview

  • Concept: How Tableau Desktop Connects to Data
  • Demo: Connecting to a File-Based Data Source
  • Activity: Connect to an Excel File
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Module 3: Customizing a Data Source

Module Overview

  • Demo: Editing and Saving a Data Source
  • Demo: Updating the View with New Data
  • Activity: Change and Save a Data Source
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Module 4: Filtering Your Data

Module Overview

  • Demo: Creating Filters on Your Data
  • Demo: Changing Filter Options
  • Demo: Using Date Filters
  • Activity: Create and Customize Filters
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Module 5: Sorting Your Data

Module Overview

  • Concept: Sorting Your Data to Find Answers
  • Demo: Using Computed and Manual Sorts
  • Activity: Sort by Fields in a View
  • Activity: Sort by Fields Not in a View
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Module 6: Creating Groups in Your Data

Module Overview

  • Demo: Organizing Your Data with Groups
  • Activity: Create a Group
  • Activity: Create Visual Groups
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Module 7: Creating Hierarchies in Your Data

Module Overview

  • Demo: Organizing Your Data with Hierarchies
  • Activity: Create a Hierarchy
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Module 8: Working with Data Fields: Discrete and Continuous Time

Module Overview

  • Concept: Working with Dates
  • Concept: Discrete and Continuous Fields
  • Demo: Changing Date Fields into Discrete or Continuous Fields
  • Demo: Using Discrete and Continuous Date Fields
  • Activity: Show Data Across Discrete and Continuous Months
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Module 9: Working with Data Fields: Custom Dates

Module Overview

  • Demo: Creating Custom Dates
  • Activity: Apply Custom Dates
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Module 10: Working with Multiple Measures: Dual Axis and Combo Charts

Module Overview

  • Demo: Building Dual Axis and Combo Charts
  • Activity: Build a Combo Chart
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Module 11: Working with Multiple Measures: Combined Axis Charts

Module Overview

  • Demo: Building a Combined Axis Chart
  • Activity: Build a Combined Axis Chart
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Module 12: Showing Relationships between Numerical Values

Module Overview

  • Demo: Building Scatter Plots
  • Activity: Build a Scatter Plot
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Module 13: Mapping Data Geographically

Module Overview

  • Concept: Mapping Your Data
  • Demo: Creating a Symbol Map
  • Activity: Build a Symbol Map
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Module 14: Using Crosstabs: Totals and Aggregation

Module Overview

  • Demo: Creating and Editing Crosstabs
  • Demo: Working with Totals and Aggregation
  • Activity: Show Sales Totals in a Crosstab
  • Activity: Create a Weighted Average
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Module 15: Using Crosstabs: Highlight Tables

Module Overview

  • Demo: Creating Highlight Tables
  • Activity: Build a Highlight Table
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Module 16: Using Crosstabs: Heat Maps

Module Overview

  • Demo: Creating Heat Maps
  • Activity: Build a Heat Map
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Module 17: Using Calculations: Customize Your Data

Module Overview

  • Concept: Using Calculated Fields
  • Demo: Exploring the Calculation Editor
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Module 18: Using Calculations: Working with Strings, Dates, and Type Conversion Functions

Module Overview

  • Demo: Working with String Calculations
  • Activity: Manipulate Strings and Convert the Data Type
  • Demo: Using Date-Specific Calculations
  • Activity: Create a Date Calculation
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Module 19: Using Calculations: Working with Aggregations

Module Overview

  • Concept: How Calculations Work with Aggregation
  • Demo: Building Calculations with Aggregations
  • Activity: Create a Calculation with Aggregation
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Module 20: Using Quick Table Calculations to Analyze Data

Module Overview

  • Concept: Applying Quick Table Calculations
  • Demo: Using Running Total and Percent of Total
  • Demo: Leveraging Rank Calculations
  • Activity: Apply a Year over Year Table Calculation
  • Activity: Apply a Rank Table Calculation
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Module 21: Showing Breakdowns of the Whole

Module Overview

  • Demo: Making Effective Pie Charts
  • Activity: Build a Pie Chart
  • Demo: Showing Hierarchy with Tree Maps
  • Activity: Build a Tree Map
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Module 22: Using Calculations: Customize Your Data

Module Overview

  • Concept: Using Calculated Fields
  • Demo: Exploring the Calculation Editor
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Module 23: Highlighting Data with Reference Lines

Module Overview

  • Demo: Using Reference Lines and Bands
  • Activity: Add Two Types of Reference Lines
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Module 24: Create a Dashboard: Combining Your Views

Module Overview

  • Concept: Introduction to Dashboards
  • Demo: Building a Dashboard
  • Demo: Adding Interactivity to Dashboards
  • Activity: Build an Interactive Dashboard
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Module 25: Create a Dashboard: Add Actions for Interactivity

Module Overview

  • Concept: Using More Actions in Dashboards
  • Demo: Adding Highlight Actions to a Dashboard
  • Demo: Adding Filter Actions
  • Demo: Adding URL Actions to a Dashboard
  • Activity: Add Actions to a Dashboard
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Module 26: Sharing Your Work

Module Overview

  • Concept: The Tableau File Types
  • Demo: Sharing Your Work with Others
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Module 27: Working with a Data Extract

Module Overview

  • Concept: Deciding When to Use an Extract
  • Demo: Extracting Data
  • Activity: Create a Data Extract
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Module 28: Joining Tables

Module Overview

  • Concept: Using Table Joins
  • Demo: How to Join Tables
  • Activity: Join Tables and Build a View
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Module 29: Joining Tables Using Calculations

Module Overview

  • Demo: Writing Join Calculations
  • Activity: Use a Calculation to Join Data
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Module 30: Blending Multiple Data Sources

Module Overview

  • Concept: Using Data from Multiple Sources
  • Demo: Blending Data in a View
  • Activity: Blend Data from Two Sources
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Module 31: Blending Data without a Common Field

Module Overview

  • Demo: Blending with Custom Relationships and Calculations
  • Activity: Blend Data Using Custom Relationships
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Module 32: Using Unions to Combine Data

Module Overview

  • Concept: Appending Row Data with Unions
  • Demo: Creating a Union Manually
  • Activity: Union Data and Merge Fields
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Module 33: Filtering Across Data Sources

Module Overview

  • Demo: Filtering Across Data Sources
  • Activity: Apply a Filter to Multiple Data Sources
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Module 34: Using Sets to Highlight Data

Module Overview

  • Demo: Creating Sets
  • Activity: Use Combined Sets
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Module 35: Using Context Filters to Limit Scope

Module Overview

  • Demo: Adding a Context Filter
  • Activity: Add a Filter to Context
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Module 36: Using Split and Custom Split

Module Overview

  • Demo: Splitting Data Fields
  • Activity: Show Profitability as a Percent of Total
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Module 37: Controlling Table Calculations

Module Overview

  • Concept: Specifying Scope and Direction
  • Demo: Controlling Scope and Direction
  • Activity: Show Profitability as a Percent of Total
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Module 38: Using Level of Detail Expressions

Module Overview

  • Concept: Exploring Level of Detail Expressions
  • Demo: Writing Calculations Fixed to a Dimension
  • Activity: Calculate the Average Product Profit by Category
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Module 39: Filtering and LOD Expressions

Module Overview

  • Concept: Using LOD Expressions with Filters
  • Demo: Controlling a Filter's Impact on Percent of Total
  • Activity: Filter Percent of Sales
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Module 40: Using Parameters to Control Data in the View

Module Overview

  • Concept: Using Parameters to Give Control
  • Demo: Adding Parameters to a View
  • Activity: Use a Parameter in a Filter
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Module 41: Parameters: Swap Measures

Module Overview

  • Demo: Using Parameters to Swap Measures
  • Activity: Create a Parameter for Switching Measures
  • Activity: Use a Nested Parameter for Dynamic Selection
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Module 42: Advanced Mapping: Modifying Locations

Module Overview

  • Demo: Editing Location Data
  • Activity: Add Location Data
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Module 43: Advanced Mapping: Customizing Tableau’s Geocoding

Module Overview

  • Demo: Customizing Geocodes for Addresses
  • Activity: Build a Map with Custom Geocoding
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Module 44: Advanced Mapping: Using a Background Image

Module Overview

  • Concept: Plotting Data on a Custom Background
  • Demo: Adding an Image and Plotting Data
  • Activity: Plot Data on an Image
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Module 45: Viewing Distributions

Module Overview

  • Demo: Building Histograms
  • Activity: Use a Histogram to View Distributions
  • Demo: Building Box and Whisker Plots
  • Activity: Use a Box Plot to View Distributions
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Module 46: Comparing Measures Against a Goal

Module Overview

  • Demo: Building Bar-in-Bar Charts
  • Activity: Create a Bar-in-Bar Chart
  • Demo: Building Bullet Graphs
  • Activity: Create a Bullet Graph
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Module 47: Showing Statistics and Forecasting: Use the Analytics Pane and Trend Lines

Module Overview

  • Demo: Adding Trend Lines in the View
  • Activity: Create Trend Lines with Small Multiples
  • Demo: Generating a Forecast in the View
  • Activity: Add a Forecast to a View
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Module 48: Advanced Dashboards: Using Design Techniques and Filter Actions

Module Overview

  • Concept: Planning for a Successful Dashboard
  • Demo: Using Design Best Practices
  • Activity: Improve a Dashboard's Design
  • Demo: Using Advanced Filter Actions
  • Activity: Create Advanced Filter Actions
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Module 49: Telling Stories with Data

Module Overview

  • Concept: Introduction to Tableau Stories
  • Demo: Creating a Data Story
  • Demo: Formatting a Story
  • Activity: What's the Story?

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