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Calculations in Tableau

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In this interactive course, you’ll learn how to use functions for your Tableau calculations and when you should use them!

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Learn how to create calculations in Tableau to bring your visualizations to the next level.

Applying calculations

In this interactive course, you’ll learn how to use functions for your Tableau calculations and when you should use them!

Exploring real-world datasets

You’ll explore real-life datasets, including Fitbit usage data and commercial retail clothing data.

Solve business problems

You’ll learn to solve business problems using Tableau, including cohort and survival analyses, prepare a what-if scenario with a dynamic quadrant chart, and how to troubleshoot your calculations. Ready, set, calculate!
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  1. 1

    Start to Calculate!

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    We will begin our journey through Tableau calculations with a concept of calculated fields and we will revisit the foundations of various types of calculations, such as row-level and aggregations. We will also learn how to troubleshoot typical calculations errors and, in the second part of this chapter, we will study useful String and Logical functions which are indispensable in any data analysis.

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    Introduction to calculations
    50 xp
    Calculations knowledge check
    100 xp
    Start to calculate in Tableau
    50 xp
    Basic calculations
    100 xp
    Reusing calculations
    100 xp
    Troubleshooting basic errors
    100 xp
    Understanding the averages
    100 xp
    String and Logical functions
    50 xp
    Knowledge check
    100 xp
    Practical use of string and logical functions
    50 xp
    String operations
    100 xp
    IF only this was the last exercise
    100 xp
  2. 2

    Level of Detail Expressions

    In this chapter we will explore the navigation between various levels of data granularity. With LOD expressions we will learn how to perform calculations independent of the dimensions in the view. Prepare to discover a whole new world of analytical possibilities that will help you get beyond the obvious insights!

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    Table Calculations and Parameters

    In this chapter, we will zoom in on another useful type of calculations: Table calculations. We will learn how to calculate running totals, percentages of category, and ranking and discover ins and outs of underlying functions. In the second part of this chapter, we will uncover the parameters and learn how to use them in calculations. Let's go!

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  4. 4

    Time Series Analysis

    In this chapter, we will work on time series analysis, but before we do so, we will focus on date and time data types as the critical components of all relevant time series calculations. Learning the key date functions will empower us to progress towards more complex analysis such as computing CAGR, Year over year calculations, and exploring seasonality trends or indexed growths. Knowledge from all the preceding chapters will come in handy.

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Agata Bak-Geerinck HeadshotAgata Bak-Geerinck

Senior Data Analyst at Telenet

Agata is a passionate data analyst and a certified Tableau practitioner with years of experience in various analytical roles focusing on insights, visualization, and reporting. She currently works for a major Belgian telecom company where she translates vast amounts of complex data into actionable strategic insights for the business leaders. In her free time, she is a foreign languages lover, an avid reader, and an all-around fitness enthusiast.
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Maarten Van den Broeck HeadshotMaarten Van den Broeck

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Maarten is an aquatic ecologist and teacher by training and a data scientist by profession. He is also a certified Power BI and Tableau data analyst. After his career as a PhD researcher at KU Leuven, he wished that he had discovered DataCamp sooner. He loves to combine education and data science to develop DataCamp courses. In his spare time, he runs a symphonic orchestra.
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  • Basilio M.
    6 days

    I liked how the information was explained. And examples and trainees were really informative. I can only recommend to add some videos with more information and examples of LOD functions and to enhance chapter 4.

  • Ankush B.
    6 days

    This is a good course involving the calculations in Tableau. The calculations performed encompasses String and logical functions, Level of detail expressions, parameters, quick table calculations and date and time functions for time series analysis which are very important for solving real world problems.

  • Nicolas F.
    10 months

    If you don't take a course like this about tableau, it would be very difficult to learn. Data camp made it accessible and easy to Learn through this course, especially as I was a total beginner with the technology when I started and now I am using it for work as a professional.

  • Evance I.
    11 months

    I love datacamp. Its courses, projects, and everything it offers are so helpful and perfect. In regards to calculations, I would however love it if certain concepts are explained like the percent difference of the moving average. Its use and why it is important, what it is used for, and its relevance. I know how to do it but did not understand what it was for and what it was doing or showing for companies. Certain things like that will be helpful for someone not too strong in finance and other things.

  • Pedro M.
    12 months

    This course is an exceptional resource for those looking to enhance their skills in Level of Detail Expressions, Table Calculations, Parameters, and Time Series Analysis. The comprehensive content and practical approach make it a great investment for anyone seeking to excel in the realm of analytics. The course provides a thorough understanding of these key concepts, empowering participants to apply them confidently in real-world scenarios. This course offers valuable insights and hands-on exercises that will undoubtedly elevate your proficiency in data analysis. Highly recommended for those looking to take their analytical capabilities to the next level!

"I liked how the information was explained. And examples and trainees were really informative. I can only recommend to add some videos with more information and examples of LOD functions and to enhance chapter 4."

Basilio M.

"This is a good course involving the calculations in Tableau. The calculations performed encompasses String and logical functions, Level of detail expressions, parameters, quick table calculations and date and time functions for time series analysis which are very important for solving real world problems."

Ankush B.

"If you don't take a course like this about tableau, it would be very difficult to learn. Data camp made it accessible and easy to Learn through this course, especially as I was a total beginner with the technology when I started and now I am using it for work as a professional."

Nicolas F.

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