Tableau Workshop Overview
Level of Detail calculations are necessary to understand to create advanced calculations in Tableau. This 90-minute Tableau workshop teaches the Tableau user why these types of calculations are often needed, when to use them, and how to choose the correct LOD for the analysis.
Location and Pricing
This course is taught as a private, live online class for teams of 3 or more. To receive a quote for online corporate training, please contact us.
In addition, some courses are available as live, instructor-led training from one of our partners.
Objectives
- Calculate based on dimensions in view
- Understand what a LOD calculation is
- Identify the different types of LOD calculations
- Work with a LOD
- Understand the types of LODs, syntax, use cases, order of operations, and more
Prerequisites
All students must have experience building charts and writing calculations in Tableau.
Outline
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How does Tableau calculate based on dimensions in view?
What is a LOD calculation and why do I need to learn it?
What are the different types of LOD calculations?
How does a LOD work?
Types of LODs, Syntax, & Use Cases
- Fixed LODS
- Include LODs
- Exclude LODs
- Table-Scoped LODs
How Tableau’s order of operations affect LODs
Cautions and Limitations when using LODs
Training Materials
Attendees receive a copy of the instructor’s presentation in electronic format.
Software Requirements
- Tableau Desktop
- Microsoft Excel 2016 or later
- Internet access
- Related data and lab files that Accelebrate would provide
