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Course Outline
Introduction
- Setting up Tableau for government use
- Overview of Tableau Software for government applications
- Navigating the Tableau User Interface for efficient data analysis
Connecting to your Data
- Available data connections for government datasets
- Simplifying and preparing data for government reporting
- Joining database sources for comprehensive data integration
- Understanding inner, outer, left, and right joins in a government context
- Blending different data sources in a single worksheet to enhance analysis
Working with Data in Tableau
- Using multiple measures in a view for detailed insights
- Showing the relationship between numerical values for informed decision-making
- Viewing specific values to support targeted analysis
- Customizing your data to meet specific government requirements
- Distinguishing between dimensions and measures for accurate data representation
- Understanding data types, discrete versus continuous, for measure in government datasets
Creating Calculations in Tableau
- Performing row-level calculations for granular analysis
- Conducting aggregate calculations to summarize data
- Executing arithmetic, string, and date calculations for versatile data manipulation
- Developing custom aggregations and calculated fields for tailored insights
- Utilizing quick table calculations to streamline data processing
- Working with dates and times to track temporal trends in government data
Design Principles and How to Implement Them in Tableau
- Leveraging pre-attentive attributes for effective visualization
- Strategic use of color to enhance clarity and impact
- Selecting the right chart type for your data story
- Applying inclusive design principles to ensure accessibility
Building Your First Data Visualization
- Creating tables for structured data presentation
- Utilizing bar chart variations such as bar charts, column charts, bullet charts, and bar-in-bar for diverse visual representations
- Constructing stacked bars and area charts to show cumulative data
- Designing pie charts for proportional data visualization
- Generating scatter plots to identify correlations
- MAPPING data to geographical locations for spatial analysis
Taking the Most Out of Formatting
- Adding labels for clear data annotation
- Using legends to guide data interpretation
- Enhancing interactivity with tooltips
- Highlighting key data points with reference lines
- Annotating visualizations to provide context and insights
Telling a Data Story with Dashboards
- Designing a dashboard framework for cohesive data presentation
- Implementing filter actions to enable dynamic data exploration
- Using parameters to customize user interactions
- Incorporating highlight actions to emphasize important data points
- Utilizing URL actions to link external resources and reports
Sharing Your Work with Others
- Publishing your work for government collaboration and transparency
- Exploring sharing options to disseminate insights across agencies
Summary and Next Steps:
- Learning about the Tableau Community for ongoing support and resources
- Accessing helpful resources for further learning and development in data visualization for government
Requirements
No prior experience in Tableau or business intelligence tools is required.
Audience:
All individuals working in nonprofit organizations, including those supporting government initiatives for government.
21 Hours
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