Leverage the power of visualization in business intelligence and data science to make quicker and better decisions. Use statistics and data mining to make compelling and interactive dashboards. This book will help those familiar with Tableau software chart their journey to being a visualization expert. Pro Tableau demonstrates the power of visual analytics and teaches you how to: Connect to various data sources such as spreadsheets, text files, relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, etc.), non-relational databases (NoSQL such as MongoDB, Cassandra), R data files, etc. Write your own custom SQL, etc. Perform statistical analysis in Tableau using R Use a multitude of charts (pie, bar, stacked bar, line, scatter plots, dual axis, histograms, heat maps, tree maps, highlight tables, box and whisker, etc.) What you'll learn Connect to various data sources such as relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL), non-relational databases (NoSQL such as MongoDB, Cassandra), write your own custom SQL, join and blend data sources, etc. Leverage table calculations (moving average, year over year growth, LOD (Level of Detail), etc. Integrate Tableau with R Tell a compelling story with data by creating highly interactive dashboards Who this book is for All levels of IT professionals, from executives responsible for determining IT strategies to systems administrators, to data analysts, to decision makers responsible for driving strategic initiatives, etc. The book will help those familiar with Tableau software chart their journey to a visualization expert.

Mastering Tableau is your comprehensive guide to becoming highly skilled in Tableau, focusing on advanced data visualization and practical applications. You will learn how to create complex dashboards, integrate R, and make the most of Tableau's features to deliver compelling insights. By the end of the book, you'll be ready to tackle real-world business intelligence challenges. What this Book will help me do Master advanced Tableau calculations such as row-level and aggregate-level calculations. Create engaging and efficient dashboards for professional data presentations. Integrate R functionalities with Tableau for predictive and advanced analytics. Design and implement custom geographic visualizations, including polygon maps. Optimize performance and best practices in Tableau for innovative BI solutions. Author(s) Jen Stirrup and None Baldwin are experienced data analysts and Tableau experts with years of practical experience in consulting and teaching. Jen has contributed significantly to the Tableau community through workshops and talks. Together, they provide structured guidance that helps readers master Tableau while emphasizing hands-on learning. Who is it for? This book is for business analysts aiming to enhance their data visualization skills using Tableau. Whether you are an intermediate Tableau user looking to tackle advanced techniques or someone wanting to streamline your BI workflows, this book focuses on practical problem-solving. It equips you to use Tableau effectively to create impactful visualizations and insights.

In "Learning Tableau 10: Business Intelligence and data visualization that brings your business into focus", you will master data visualization and storytelling using Tableau 10. From foundational concepts to advanced features, this book will enable you to create compelling dashboards and conduct powerful data analysis, empowering businesses with actionable insights. What this Book will help me do Master the creation of effective and visually attractive dashboards in Tableau. Learn techniques for preparing and cleaning data for accurate visualizations. Build advanced visualizations that clarify and communicate complex ideas. Explore data clustering and distribution modeling to identify trends and make forecasts. Share your Tableau creations to promote a culture of evidence-based decision making. Author(s) The authors of 'Learning Tableau 10' are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in business intelligence and data visualization. They bring practical industry insights and a passion for empowering readers through clear instructional design. Their goal is to enable businesses to harness the full potential of Tableau for data-driven success. Who is it for? This book is ideal for data analysts, business professionals, or newcomers to data visualization who want to learn Tableau 10 from scratch or upgrade their skills. It is perfectly suited for beginners striving to bring professional insights and advanced users seeking to leverage Tableau's latest features effectively.

Transform your organization's data into actionable insights with Tableau Tableau is designed specifically to provide fast and easy visual analytics. The intuitive drag-and-drop interface helps you create interactive reports, dashboards, and visualizations, all without any special or advanced training. This all new edition of Tableau Your Data! is your Tableau companion, helping you get the most out of this invaluable business toolset. Tableau Your Data! shows you how to build dynamic, best of breed visualizations using the Tableau Software toolset. This comprehensive guide covers the core feature set for data analytics, and provides clear step-by-step guidance toward best practices and advanced techniques that go way beyond the user manual. You'll learn how Tableau is different from traditional business information analysis tools, and how to navigate your way around the Tableau 9.0 desktop before delving into functions and calculations, as well as sharing with the Tableau Server. Analyze data more effectively with Tableau Desktop Customize Tableau's settings for your organization's needs with detailed real-world examples on data security, scaling, syntax, and more Deploy visualizations to consumers throughout the enterprise - from sales to marketing, operations to finance, and beyond Understand Tableau functions and calculations and leverage Tableau across every link in the value chain Learn from actual working models of the book's visualizations and other web-based resources via a companion website Tableau helps you unlock the stories within the numbers, and Tableau Your Data! puts the software's full functionality right at your fingertips.

Creating Data Stories with Tableau Public is a comprehensive guide to building impactful and interactive data visualizations using Tableau Public. Whether you are an investigative journalist, blogger, or data enthusiast, this book takes you through all the essential concepts, from connecting to data sources to publishing your visualizations online. You will learn how to effectively communicate data-driven stories with engaging visuals. What this Book will help me do Understand how to connect and prepare data for Tableau Public visualizations, including tips on cleaning and joining data. Learn about various chart types and their applications to visualize data effectively according to context and message. Discover methods for creating geographic maps and adding meaningful calculations to enhance your visualizations. Master the art of designing dashboards and storytelling with interactive elements like filters and actions. Gain insights on how to publish and embed your Tableau Public visualizations to share your data stories with wider audiences. Author(s) None Ohmann is an accomplished author and educator with rich expertise in data visualization and storytelling. Leveraging a passion for effective communication, None has written extensively on using tools like Tableau Public to bring data to life. As an advocate for accessible and interactive visualizations, None's work bridges technical proficiency and creative expression. Who is it for? This book is perfect for investigative journalists, bloggers, and media professionals eager to incorporate data visualizations into their work. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience with Tableau Public, you'll find practical advice to enhance your abilities. Organizations and teams that deal with data storytelling will also benefit from the clear and actionable strategies outlined in this guide.

Learning Tableau is your guide to mastering Tableau 9.0 for building impactful data visualizations and creating interactive, insightful dashboards. Whether you're beginning your data visualization journey or seek to refine your skills, this book provides a comprehensive approach to unlocking the potential of your data. What this Book will help me do Understand how to create basic and advanced visualizations for effective data representation. Learn techniques to enhance data analysis through custom calculations and interactive features. Gain skills to integrate and analyze data from multiple sources using Tableau's blending and joining features. Master the art of designing and formatting visually appealing dashboards to tell compelling data stories. Explore advanced Tableau functionalities like LOD calculations and sheet swapping to improve analytical insights. Author(s) Joshua N. Milligan is a seasoned data professional with a wealth of experience in Tableau. As a Tableau Zen Master, he combines his practical expertise and in-depth knowledge to craft a beginner-friendly guide for professionals looking to grasp Tableau's features effectively. His approachable and engaging writing style makes complex concepts accessible. Who is it for? This book is ideal for professionals and enthusiasts aiming to develop their skills in data visualization and Tableau. It's suitable for individuals with basic knowledge of data or databases, but no prior Tableau experience is necessary. Whether you're a data analyst, business professional, or IT specialist, this book will help you communicate data insights clearly. Readers will achieve a comprehensive understanding of Tableau 9.0's capabilities to create valuable outcomes.

Go beyond spreadsheets and tables and design a data presentation that really makes an impact. This practical guide shows you how to use Tableau Software to convert raw data into compelling data visualizations that provide insight or allow viewers to explore the data for themselves. Ideal for analysts, engineers, marketers, journalists, and researchers, this book describes the principles of communicating data and takes you on an in-depth tour of common visualization methods. You’ll learn how to craft articulate and creative data visualizations with Tableau Desktop 8.1 and Tableau Public 8.1. Present comparisons of how much and how many Use blended data sources to create ratios and rates Create charts to depict proportions and percentages Visualize measures of mean, median, and mode Lean how to deal with variation and uncertainty Communicate multiple quantities in the same view Show how quantities and events change over time Use maps to communicate positional data Build dashboards to combine several visualizations

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 What you'll learn Connect to and review data visually Create insightful maps and take advantage of view shifting Understand the types of views available in Tableau Take advantage of the powerful Marks card and much more Who this book is for Rapid Graphs with Tableau 8 is a great resource for those new to Tableau, and also contains useful tips and tricks for advanced users as well.

Present a unified view of complex BI using the entire Tableau 8 toolkit Create and distribute dynamic, feature-rich data visualizations and highly interactive BI dashboards—quickly and easily! Tableau 8: The Official Guide provides the hands-on instruction and best practices you need to meet your business intelligence objectives and drive better decision making. Discover how to work from the Tableau GUI, load BI from disparate sources, drag and drop to analyze data, set up custom visualizations, and build robust dashboards. This practical guide shows you, step by step, how to design and publish meaningful business communications to end users across your enterprise. Navigate the Tableau user interface and data window Connect to spreadsheets, databases, and other sources Select data fields and drag them to desired screen locations Work with pre-defined visualizations and sample workbooks Display background maps and perform geographic analysis Add calculated fields, graphs, charts, tables, and statistics Combine multiple data sources into real-time dashboards Export your visualizations to the Web or in various file formats Electronic content includes: Videos that demonstrate the techniques presented in the book Sample Tableau workbooks

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