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The Layers of Data Visualization

Ethan Lang (Playfair Data, Veterans Advocacy TUG Co-lead)

Layering graphics is a technique found everywhere in data visualization. From coding in R to how Tableau software was designed. By understanding this core concept of visual analytics you can take your analysis to the next level. Join Ethan Lang as he walks us through the layers of data visualization.

Measures, Dimensions, and Calcs, Oh My! (part 1)

Ginny Moench (AppState) and Roshni Gohil (MIT) 

Ginny and Roshni will tackle the data pane and basics of calculations. They'll demonstrate core number, string, date, and grouping calculations in Tableau.

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Postponed till June! Buttoning Up Your Navigation + Acti-FLYing Your Filters

Anna Kourouniotis (Duke)

Anna will guide us through some interactivity tricks.

• First, she'll show us how to help users navigate between tabs using navigation buttons. Wayfinding in Tableau has never been so delicious!
• Next she'll introduce us to the power of dashboard actions by demonstrating how to set up a filter action. Actions can help make your dashboards pretty fly.

Wrap-up and Chat

We'll wrap up the meeting, and then everyone is welcome to stick around and chat with fellow HETUG members.