Using Tableau Prep for ad hoc data analysis
In this recipe, you'll learn how to leverage Tableau Prep Builder to perform ad hoc data analysis. In most scenarios, getting insights from your data would involve the creation of a data pipeline and then connecting a data visualization tool to the output of that pipeline to perform your analysis. However, with Tableau Prep Builder, you can perform basic ad hoc analysis on your data from within the tool itself.
Getting ready
Open the Tableau Prep Superstore flow to follow along with the steps outlined.
How to do it…
Ad hoc analysis typically starts with a business question to be answered with the use of your data. Let's assume the question posed for the Superstore data is: Which is the top category of products that consumers order with same-day delivery?
Following these steps, you'll be able to use Tableau Prep to answer this question without the need for additional reporting tools:
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