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Diving Deep with Table Calculations
Table calculations are one of the most powerful features in Tableau. They enable solutions that really couldn't be achieved any other way (short of writing a custom application or complex custom SQL scripts!). The features include the following:
- They make it possible to use data that isn't structured well and still get quick results without waiting for someone to fix the data at the source.
- They make it possible to compare and perform calculations on aggregate values across rows of the resulting table.
- They open incredible possibilities for analysis and creative approaches to solving problems, highlighting insights, or improving the user experience.
Table calculations range in complexity, from incredibly ...
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