Chapter 6
Structuring Data for Liftoff
IN THIS CHAPTER
Structuring data in Tableau Prep based on columns and rows
Understanding how Tableau Prep and Desktop present measures and dimensions
Ensuring accurate and reliable data for data visualization
Normalizing data in Tableau Prep
After you’ve completed the preparation and cleansing phase covered in both Chapters 4 and 5, your data is on its way to being in tip-top shape, and you’re just about ready to make the transition from Tableau Prep Builder back to Tableau Desktop. But first, you need to know about a few remaining items in the bag of magic tricks —fundamental concepts that, whether you are in Tableau Prep Builder or Tableau Desktop, can get you from data glut to harmony.
In this chapter, you take a final quick tour around Tableau Prep Builder to explore features that help streamline your data before heading to Tableau Desktop and Tableau Cloud for the remainder of the book.
Dipping into Data Structure and Results
As Chapters 4 and 5 show you, particular prerequisites must be followed when ensuring that data can be readied ...
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