In this third course of the specialization, we’ll drill deeper into the tools Tableau offers in the areas of charting, dates, table calculations and mapping. We’ll explore the best choices for charts, based on the type of data you are using. We’ll look at specific types of charts including scatter plots, Gantt charts, histograms, bullet charts and several others, and we’ll address charting guidelines. We’ll define discrete and continuous dates, and examine when to use each one to explain your data. You’ll learn how to create custom and quick table calculations and how to create parameters. We’ll also introduce mapping and explore how Tableau can use different types of geographic data, how to connect to multiple data sources and how to create custom maps.
This course is part of the Data Visualization with Tableau Specialization
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About this Course
Must be comfortable working with data and datasets.
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Try Coursera for BusinessWhat you will learn
Create a chart using Tableau
Create dates using calculated fields
Customize table calculations
Customize and create dual layer maps
Skills you will gain
- Visual Analytics
- Map
- Tableau Software
- Data Visualization (DataViz)
Must be comfortable working with data and datasets.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Getting Started and Charting
Dates
Table Calculations
Mapping
Reviews
- 5 stars67.83%
- 4 stars23.82%
- 3 stars5.75%
- 2 stars1.55%
- 1 star1.03%
TOP REVIEWS FROM VISUAL ANALYTICS WITH TABLEAU
So Far, This is a Very Good course design. However, if it is possible, more practice assignment will be much better for learning and improving the skill.
Good course, correct level of detail but need to provide grading rubrics for peer graded submissions as part of the directions rather than finding out what is needed after submitting.
I was not able to put together the formula and that it cause me a problem submitting the week assignment.
Very frustrating and do not see any help at all.
Assignments were just a mere replication of visuals. A good mix of self-created visualizations would be good for learners. There is too little information on the replication assignments as well.
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