Analytics-DA-201 Questions and Answers

In Tableau, to replace a sheet on a dashboard, you can simply drag the desired sheet (Sheet2 in this case) from the sheets list onto the dashboard area where the current sheet (Sheet3) resides. This action will replace the existing sheet with the new one. Right-clicking and adding to the dashboard adds an additional sheet rather than replacing, and the context menu options mentioned in the other choices are not the standard methods for replacing sheets within a dashboard.

To combine two sets, they must have at least one dimension in common. In this case, Customers of 2020 and Top N Customers both have Customer Name as a dimension, so they can be combined using set operations such as union, intersection, or difference. Sellers of 2020 and Top N Products have different dimensions (Seller Name and Product Name), so they cannot be combined. References: https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/sets.htm https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/sets_create.htm#combine-sets

In Tableau, sets can be combined if they are created from the same dimension. From the options provided, " Customers of 2020 " and " Top N Customers " are likely created from the same dimension (Customers). Therefore, these two sets can be combined to create a new set that includes or excludes members based on the combined criteria. Combining sets like " Top N Products " with " Customers of 2020 " would not be feasible unless they are from the same dimension, which is typically not the case.

A .hyper file is an extract file that contains a snapshot of data from a data source. It is a compressed and optimized file format that can be used to improve the performance and portability of dashboards and workbooks. A .twb file is a workbook file that contains the visualization and connection information, but not the data itself. A .csv file is a comma-separated values file that contains plain text data. A .mdb file is a Microsoft Access database file that contains tables, queries, forms, and other objects. References: https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/save_savework_packagedworkbooks.htm https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/extracting_data.htm https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/examples_csv.htm https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/introduction-to-access-database-files-9f9a0f8c-9a3c-4a0b-8e6c-6d1f1f7c2b7e

In Tableau, a .hyper file is an extract file created by the Hyper database engine. It contains a snapshot of the data pulled into Tableau and is used to perform data analysis without the need for a live connection to the data source.

To resume a suspended alert, you need to go to the My Content area of Tableau web pages, where you can see all the alerts that you own or subscribe to. You can click on the alert name and then select Resume from the menu. You can also edit or delete the alert from there. References: https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/alerts.htm https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/alerts_manage.htm

In Tableau, the " My Content " area on the web interface is the place where a user can manage their content, including workbooks, data sources, and alerts. If an alert is suspended, the owner of the alert can go to the " My Content " area to resume it.

To configure the shapes to be much larger than the line, you need to duplicate Population and drag it to the second Marks card. This will create a dual axis chart with two measures on one axis. You can then select Shape on one Marks card and Line on another Marks card, and adjust the size of each mark independently using the Size slider or menu. References: https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/multiplemeasures_dualaxes.htm https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/marks_markproperties_size.htm

In a dual-axis chart in Tableau, if you want to have two different visual mark types (like a shape and a line) and configure them differently (such as making one larger than the other), you would need to duplicate the measure. You then drag this duplicate to the second Marks card (which represents the second axis). There, you can adjust the size of the marks (shapes, in this case) independently of the line marks on the first Marks card.

In Tableau dashboards, floating elements are those that can be freely moved over the dashboard canvas without being snapped into the tiled layout. The floating elements are often indicated by their standalone frames and the ability to overlap with other dashboard items. From the provided image, the state filter and the Rate of Obesity chart can be identified as floating if they can be moved independently of the tiled grid layout that constrains other elements.

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To connect a Tableau workbook to a dataset in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, you need to select New Data Source from the Data menu. This will open the Connect pane, where you can choose Microsoft Excel as your data source and browse for your spreadsheet file. You can then drag and drop your sheets or tables to join or union them in the data source page. References: https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/connect_basic.htm https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/connect_excel.htm

When connecting to a dataset in Tableau Desktop, you would go to the ' Data ' menu and select ' New Data Source ' . This allows you to connect to various types of data sources, including Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, where you can then select the specific file you wish to connect to.

The correct Level of Detail (LOD) expression to calculate the grand total of sales across all regions would be {SUM(Sales)} . The FIXED expression is not needed here because we are not computing the sum at the level of each region, but rather the total sum across all regions. The FIXED keyword is typically used to aggregate at a certain level regardless of the view.

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To calculate the ranking shown in the Rank field, you need to use the RANK_UNIQUE function, which returns the unique rank of each value in a partition. You need to specify the expression as SUM([Sales]), which calculates the total sales for each product. You also need to specify the order as descending, which means that the highest sales will have the lowest rank. Finally, you need to specify the restart as every [Category] , which means that the ranking will reset for each category. References: https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/functions_functions_tablecalculation.htm https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/calculations_calculatedfields_lod_rank.htm

The box plot visualization displays the distribution of average profits by region. The distribution of profits is represented by the range of the box (interquartile range) and the whiskers (which often represent the total range excluding outliers). From the image provided, the South region has the smallest visible range within its box and the shortest whiskers, indicating the smallest distribution of average profits among the choices provided.

To add a comment to March 2020 on a line chart, you need to annotate that mark. You can right-click on the mark and select Annotate > Mark from the menu. This will open a dialog box where you can type your comment and format it as you like. You can also drag and drop the annotation to position it on the worksheet. Dragging the growth rate to Text on the Marks card will add a label to every mark on the line chart, enabling captions will show a description of the worksheet at the bottom, and adding a tooltip will show a text box when users hover over a mark. References: https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/formatting_annotations.htm https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/formatting_annotations_create.htm

To add a comment to a specific point on a line chart, such as March 2020 in the provided visualization, you would use the ' Annotate ' feature. Right-clicking on the data point for March 2020 and selecting ' Annotate ' allows you to add a text annotation directly to the chart, which can be used to highlight and comment on that particular data point.

To use the City dimension to create a dynamic filter that shows the cities that have a population greater than one million, you should use a condition filter. A condition filter is a type of filter that shows only the values that meet a specified condition based on a measure or a calculation. You can create a condition filter by dragging a dimension to the Filters shelf and selecting Condition from the dialog box. Then you can enter a formula or choose an option that defines your condition.

In this case, you want to create a condition filter based on Population, which is a measure. You can drag City to the Filters shelf and select Condition from the dialog box. Then you can choose By field from the tab and select Population > Sum > Greater than > 1000000 from the drop-down lists. This will create a condition filter that shows only the cities that have a sum of population greater than one million.

The other options are not correct for this scenario. A general filter is not a specific type of filter, but a term that refers to any type of filter in Tableau. A wildcard filter is a type of filter that shows only the values that match a specified pattern or string, such as “New*” or “*ton”. A top filter is a type of filter that shows only the top or bottom N values of a measure or dimension based on a ranking or an aggregation. References: https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/filtering.htm https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/filtering_condition.htm https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/filtering_wildcard.htm https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/filtering_topn.htm

To unsubscribe from the views, you should use the My Content area of Tableau web pages. This area allows you to manage your subscriptions, as well as your workbooks, views, and data sources. You can select the views you want to unsubscribe from, click Actions, and then click Unsubscribe. You can also change the subscription options, such as the schedule, the format, or the message. References:

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To add a column that shows the day of the week for each row, you should complete the formula as follows:

DATENAME

(

‘weekday’

, [Order Date])

 The DATENAME function in Tableau returns the name of a specified part of a date or datetime value, such as the year, month, or day. It takes two arguments: the date part and the date. In this question, you want to return the name of the weekday, such as Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, for each order date. Therefore, you need to use ‘weekday’ as the date part and [Order Date] as the date. The formula will return a string value that represents the name of the weekday for each order date.

To minimize the whitespace between the sheets, you should configure the padding of the sheets and the dashboard. Padding is the amount of space between the edge of a sheet or dashboard and its content. You can adjust the padding by using the Layout tab in the Format pane. You can reduce the padding for each sheet by selecting the sheet and changing the values for the inner and outer padding. You can also reduce the padding for the dashboard by selecting the dashboard and changing the values for the outer padding. Reducing the padding will make the sheets and the dashboard more compact and eliminate unnecessary whitespace. References:

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To add the Sales by State sheet in a Show/Hide button to the right side of the dashboard, you need to do the following steps:

Open the link to Book1 found on the desktop. This will open the Tableau workbook that contains the sales dashboard.

Click on the sales dashboard tab at the bottom of the workbook to open the dashboard. You will see a dashboard that shows various charts and filters related to sales data.

Drag Sales by State from the Sheets pane to the right side of the dashboard. This will add the sheet as a floating element on the dashboard. You can resize and position it as you like.

Right-click on Sales by State and select Add Show/Hide Button from the menu. This will add a button that allows you to show or hide the sheet on the dashboard. You can customize the appearance and behavior of the button by clicking on it and using the options on the Marks card.

Optionally, you can drag a vertical layout container from the Objects pane to the right side of the dashboard and place Sales by State and its button inside it. This will help you organize your dashboard elements and align them neatly.

To split the Customer Name field into two fields named First Name and Last Name, you need to do the following steps:

Open the link to Book1 found on the desktop. This will open the Tableau workbook that uses the Superstore data source.

Go to the Data Source tab at the bottom of the workbook to see the data source page. You will see a table that shows the fields and values from the Superstore data source.

Right-click on Customer Name in the table and select Split from the menu. This will split the field into two fields based on a separator, which is a space by default. You will see two new fields named Customer Name - Split 1 and Customer Name - Split 2 in the table.

Right-click on Customer Name - Split 1 and select Rename from the menu. Type First Name as the new name and press Enter. This will rename the field as First Name.

Right-click on Customer Name - Split 2 and select Rename from the menu. Type Last Name as the new name and press Enter. This will rename the field as Last Name.

To create a histogram on the Quantity field by using bin size of 3, you need to do the following steps:

Open the link to Book1 found on the desktop. This will open the Tableau workbook that uses the Superstore data source.

Click on the Histogram tab at the bottom of the workbook to open the Histogram worksheet. You will see a blank worksheet with no marks.

Right-click on Quantity in the Measures pane and select Create Bins from the menu. This will open a dialog box that allows you to create bins for the Quantity field. Bins are groups of values that are treated as one unit in a histogram.

Enter 3 in the Size of bins text box. This will set the bin size to 3, which means that each bin will contain values that are 3 units apart. For example, one bin will contain values from 0 to 2, another bin will contain values from 3 to 5, and so on.

Click OK to create the bins. You will see a new field named Quantity (bin) in the Measures pane with a # sign next to it.

Drag Quantity (bin) from the Measures pane to Columns on the worksheet. This will create a histogram that shows the distribution of Quantity by bins. You will see bars that represent the frequency or count of values in each bin.

Optionally, you can adjust the width, color, and labels of the bars by using the options on the Marks card. You can also add filters, tooltips, or annotations to enhance your histogram.

To modify the bar chart to show the percentage of sales for each Subcategory within every Category, you need to do the following steps:

Open the link to Book1 found on the desktop. This will open the Tableau workbook that contains the CategoryPercentage worksheet.

Click on the CategoryPercentage tab at the bottom of the workbook to open the worksheet. You will see a bar chart that shows the total sales for each Subcategory across all Categories.

Right-click on Sales on the Columns shelf and select Add Table Calculation from the menu. This will open a dialog box that allows you to apply a calculation to your measure.

Select Percent of Total from the Calculation Type drop-down list. This will calculate the percentage of sales for each Subcategory out of the total sales for all Subcategories.

Select Category from the Compute Using drop-down list. This will calculate the percentage of sales for each Subcategory within every Category, instead of across all Categories. The total percentage for every Category will be 100%.

Click OK to apply the table calculation. You will see that the bar chart now shows the percentage of sales for each Subcategory within every Category.

To add a distribution band on Profit to show the standard deviation from -1 to 1, you need to do the following steps:

Open the link to Book1 found on the desktop. This will open the Tableau workbook that contains the SalesVSProfit worksheet.

Click on the SalesVSProfit tab at the bottom of the workbook to open the worksheet. You will see a scatter plot that shows the relationship between Sales and Profit for each Sub-Category.

Click on the Analytics tab on the left side of the workbook to open the Analytics pane. You will see a list of analytical objects that you can drag and drop onto your worksheet.

Drag Distribution Band from the Analytics pane to Profit on the Rows shelf. This will add a distribution band on Profit that shows the average and confidence interval for each Sub-Category.

Click on the Edit button on the distribution band to open the Edit Distribution Band dialog box. You will see options to customize your distribution band.

Change the Band From value to -1 and the Band To value to 1. This will change the distribution band to show the standard deviation from -1 to 1, which means one standard deviation below and above the average.

Click OK to apply the changes. You will see that the distribution band now shows a narrower range of values for Profit.

To modify the chart to show only min and max values of both measures in each region, you need to do the following steps:

Open the link to Book1 found on the desktop. This will open the Tableau workbook that contains the Line worksheet.

Click on the Line tab at the bottom of the workbook to open the worksheet. You will see a line chart that shows the sales and profit for each month by region.

Drag Month from the Columns shelf to Filters shelf. This will open a dialog box that allows you to filter by different criteria.

Select Range of Dates from the dialog box. This will show you options to filter by a range of dates or values.

Select Minimum and Maximum from the drop-down list next to Month. This will filter by the minimum and maximum values of Month for each region. You can also enter specific values or use the sliders to adjust the range.

Click OK to apply the filter. You will see that the line chart now shows only min and max values of both measures in each region.

To create a filled map to show the distribution of total Sales by State across the United States, you need to do the following steps:

Open the link to Book1 found on the desktop. This will open the Tableau workbook that uses the Superstore data source.

Click on the Map tab at the bottom of the workbook to open the Map worksheet. You will see a blank worksheet with no marks.

Drag State from the Dimensions pane to Detail on the Marks card. This will create a map that shows each state as a mark. You may need to zoom in or out to see the whole map.

Drag Sales from the Measures pane to Color on the Marks card. This will create a filled map that shows the distribution of total Sales by State across the United States. The color legend will show you the range of values and colors for Sales.

Optionally, you can adjust the color scheme, transparency, size, and borders of the marks by clicking on the Color menu on the Marks card. You can also add labels, tooltips, or filters to enhance your map.

To filter the table to show the members of the Top10 set and the Bottom10 set, you need to do the following steps:

Open the link to Book1 found on the desktop. This will open the Tableau workbook that contains the Disciplines worksheet.

Click on the Disciplines tab at the bottom of the workbook to open the worksheet. You will see a table that shows the disciplines, sales, and profit for each salesperson.

Click on the drop-down arrow next to Salesperson on the Filters shelf. This will open a menu that allows you to filter by different criteria.

Select Set from the menu. This will show you the sets that are available for the Salesperson field. You will see Top10 and Bottom10 as two sets that have been created based on the sales ranking.

Check the boxes next to Top10 and Bottom10. This will filter the table to show only the members of these two sets. You can also click on All to deselect all other values.

Click OK to apply the filter. You will see that the table now shows 20 rows, 10 for each set.

To replace the existing data source with the Netflix_2019 data source, you need to do the following steps:

Open the link to Book1 found on the desktop. This will open the Tableau workbook that contains the Movie Durations worksheet.

Click on the Movie Durations tab at the bottom of the workbook to open the worksheet. You will see a bar chart that shows the number of movies by duration for the existing data source.

Go to the Data Source tab at the bottom of the workbook to see the data source page. You will see a table that shows the fields and values from the existing data source.

Click on the drop-down arrow next to the data source name at the top of the page and select Replace Data Source from the menu. This will open a dialog box that allows you to replace your data source with another one.

Select Netflix_2019 from the list of available data sources and click OK. This will replace your existing data source with the Netflix_2019 data source and update your worksheet accordingly. You may need to fix any broken fields or calculations that result from the replacement.

To filter the table to show the Top 10 NOC based on the number of medals won, you need to do the following steps:

Open the link to Book1 found on the desktop. This will open the Tableau workbook that contains the Disciplines worksheet.

Click on the Disciplines tab at the bottom of the workbook to open the worksheet. You will see a table that shows the NOC, discipline, and medals for each country.

Drag Medals from the Measures pane to the Filters shelf. This will open a dialog box that allows you to filter by different criteria.

Select Top from the dialog box. This will show you options to filter by the top or bottom values of a field.

Enter 10 in the text box next to By field. This will filter by the top 10 values of Medals.

Select NOC from the drop-down list next to By field. This will filter by the top 10 values of NOC based on Medals.

Click OK to apply the filter. You will see that the table now shows only 10 rows, one for each NOC with the highest number of medals.