Setup and Introduction to Tableau
Creating a Tableau Public Account:
We will be working with Tableau Public .
We will also be referencing documentation provided by Tableau throughout the readings.
- You can optionally make a separate account here as well. This will allow you to access additional materials, like videos.
- For additional video resources check out the videos here .
Additional Optional Resources:
The videos and tasks below are optional and not required, but are meant to serve as an additional resource for learning how to use and navigate a Tableau workspace.
Note
As you watch the videos you may notice a discrepancy between your interface and one in the video.
You are still able to code along with each video, you might have to look in a different location than
shown in the video.
You will need to save and publish your final charts in videos 1 and 6. In order to complete the final worksheet in video 6, you will need to work through videos 4-6 in the same Tableau Public Visualization.
| Video | Name of Video | Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Video 1 | Tableau Public Overview (7:10 min) | Code-a-long, save and publish. |
| Video 2 | Connecting to Excel and Text Files (4:32 min) | Watch only |
| Video 3 | Connecting to Web Data Connectors (2:16 min) | Watch only |
| Video 4 | Creating Your First Chart (2:34) | Code-a-long. You will turn in your final worksheets after watching video 6. |
| Video 5 | Use the Show Me Tool Bar (4:15) | Watch only (feel free to add anything you learn to your current worksheets) |
| Video 6 | Understanding the Logic of Charts (5:05) | Code-a-long. Save and publish your worksheets. |