Calculations allow us to obtain more data points from the existing dataset and allow us to enhance our visualizations and analysis. Creating calculations in Tableau enables you to analyze data on the fly, without having to create overheads by transforming your original datasets every time you have a new idea about how you can analyze your data even further.
Calculation basics
When to use calculations
Before we dive into calculations and how to create them, it is equally important to understand when to create calculations. Some examples of when calculations are useful are as follows:
- Changing datatypes: For example, you have data that is being represented as a string value.
- Performing mathematical calculations: For example...
