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Level of Detail (LOD) Calculations: Allow calculations at different levels of detail within data, such as calculating average sales per customer by region.
Table Calculations: Operate on already aggregated data, answering questions like percentage changes or running totals.
By utilizing these calculations alongside filters, users can derive meaningful insights tailored to specific analytical tasks.
Practical Implementation with Tableau
Creating visualizations begins with practical applications:
- Creating Dashboards: A sample dashboard in Tableau, for example, could include maps, KPIs, and varied charts responding dynamically as users interact with filters.