Types of Basic Visualizations

• Bar Chart:Compare data across categories.

• Line Chart:Show trends over time.

• Pie Chart:Display parts of a whole.

• Scatter Plot:Show relationships between two numerical variables.

Creating a Basic Visualization

• Connect to Data:Ensure your data is loaded in Tableau.

• Drag and Drop Fields:Drag data fields to the Rows and Columns shelves.

• Select Chart Type:Use the Show Me panel to select the type of chart you want to create.

• Customize Visualization:Adjust colors, labels, and formats using the Marks card.

Bar Chart Example

To create a bar chart showing sales by region: Drag the 'Region' field to the Columns shelf. Drag the 'Sales' field to the Rows shelf. Use the Show Me panel to select the Bar Chart type.

Line Chart Example

To create a line chart showing sales over time: Drag the 'Date' field to the Columns shelf. Drag the 'Sales' field to the Rows shelf. Use the Show Me panel to select the Line Chart type.

Customizing Visualizations

• Colors:Drag a field to the Color shelf to color the bars, lines, or segments.

• Labels:Drag a field to the Label shelf to add labels to the visualization.

• Filters:Drag a field to the Filters shelf to filter the data displayed.

Example

Suppose you have sales data by month. You can create a line chart to show the sales trend over the year and customize it by adding colors and labels.

Activity

Connect to a sample dataset. Create a bar chart and a line chart. Customize the charts by adding colors and labels.

Quiz