Tableau for data visualization and analysis
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This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of Tableau, a powerful tool for data visualization and analysis. Participants will learn how to create interactive and insightful visualizations using Tableau.
This workshop utilizes Tableau, an industry-leading data visualization tool that helps you understand your data and present it beautifully.
- Tableau Desktop (Trial or Full Version)
- Download the workshop materials from the GitHub repository.
git clone https://github.com/matheusmaldaner/WorkshopArchive/Tableau.git
- Navigate to the Tableau Public Download Page and download the appropriate version for your operating system. (You can download Tableau Pro as well if you sign up with UF)
- Launch Tableau Desktop.
- Open the Provided Dataset or Connect Tableau to Your Own Data Source:
- If using the provided dataset
train.csv, follow these steps:- Open Tableau Desktop.
- Click on "Connect to Data" or "To a File" depending on your Tableau version.
- Navigate to the location where your
train.csvfile is stored. - Select the file and click "Open" or "Connect" to load it into Tableau.
- If using the provided dataset
- Open the
workshop-instructions.mdfile provided in this repository for detailed instructions on using Tableau with the Titanic dataset. - Create interactive visualizations using Tableau's intuitive interface.
- Explore various visualization types, filters, and calculations to gain insights from your data.
- Introduction to Tableau and its features.
- Basics of creating visualizations (Bar charts, Line charts, Pie charts, etc.).
- Advanced visualization techniques (Maps, Dashboards, Storytelling).
- Hands-on exercises and real-world use cases.
- Tips and tricks for effective data visualization.
Kyle Weiner - Github
- Data Science and Informatics for hosting the workshop.