May 1
9:00 Welcome to Tableau for Data Visualization Bootcamp
We're excited to have you at the Tableau for Data Visualization Bootcamp 2017. We'll review what data visualization is, overview the bootcamp, and briefly introduce ourselves.
See a copy of the presentation here: goo.gl/X8L0pG
See a copy of the presentation here: goo.gl/X8L0pG
9:30 Lab I: Simple Visualization
For Lab I, we'll start with a Tableau demonstration. This demonstration will be followed by a guided lab that will teach you how to load excel data and create simple visualizations in Tableau.
View Lab I details here: goo.gl/85r2jc
Data set we will use for lab 1: goo.gl/CuUZTF
Lab I worksheet can be found here: goo.gl/a73SYQ
Lab 1- part 2 handout: goo.gl/h7fiOt
View Lab I details here: goo.gl/85r2jc
Data set we will use for lab 1: goo.gl/CuUZTF
Lab I worksheet can be found here: goo.gl/a73SYQ
Lab 1- part 2 handout: goo.gl/h7fiOt
Learn on your own: Grouping data in Tableau
We have had a number of questions about creating data groups in Tableau. Here is the Tableau documentation on how to do this: http://onlinehelp.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/sortgroup_groups_creating.html
Learn on your own: Tableau termsIf you need more information review this short glossary of Tableau terms: http://www.dummies.com/programming/big-data/big-data-visualization/tableau-for-dummies-cheat-sheet
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Learn on your own: Data 101If you are getting confused by data terms used, or just haven't taken Stats in a while, it will be useful for you to review this illustrated overview: https://visage.co/data-101-refresher-course/
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12:00 Lunch
Get lunch on your own. Be back by 1:00.
1:00 Review Lab I and additional materials
We will review Lab I, and start on Lab I - part 2 until 2:20pm. We'll take a short break before the next lecture.
This is the link to the material we will use in the afternoon: goo.gl/dbYPeL
Answers to lab 1- part 1 (please don't open this early as we will go through it together). goo.gl/ENB7wF
This is the link to the material we will use in the afternoon: goo.gl/dbYPeL
Answers to lab 1- part 1 (please don't open this early as we will go through it together). goo.gl/ENB7wF
Learn on your own: Calculated Fields
For a list of all Tableau's Calculated fields, go to the following link and explore the options: www.interworks.com/blog/ccapitula/2015/03/24/tableau-essentials-calculated-fields-introduction
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