01. Video: Communicating With Your Data

Now that you can make plots with Tableau, it's time use them to communicate with your data.

First, I'll cover exploring your data to get a sense of what's going on. For example, it's good to know how variables are distributed and if any thing seems wrong with the data. You'll also want to look for patterns and interesting questions.

You'll also want to share your data with others. Tableau is great for creating interactive dashboards and stories that let your readers play your data on their own. Dashboards collect views into one idea. Stories are narrated walkthroughs of views and dashboards. With dashboards and stories, your job is to facilitate the interaction with the data story you are trying to tell.