Mastering Tableau 2018.1, Second Edition 7.6: Nested Table Calculations in Tableau

The video tutorial covers nested table calculation functions in Tableau, explaining how to implement them within calculated fields. It demonstrates creating calculated fields using table calculations, focusing on the total function to calculate overall sales and profit. The tutorial provides an example of nested calculations, combining multiple table calculations within a single field. The video concludes with a summary and a preview of the next topic on doc calculations.

What is a nested table calculation function?

• A function used outside of calculated fields

• A function that combines multiple table calculations within a calculated field

• A function that does not involve any calculations

• A function that only uses one table calculation

Which function is used to calculate the overall level total of subcategories in Tableau?

• COUNT

• SUM

• AVERAGE

• TOTAL

How can you identify a table calculation function in Tableau?

• By a triangle icon

• By a circle icon

• By a star icon

• By a square icon

What is the purpose of creating a new calculated field in the context of nested calculations?

• To combine multiple table calculations into one field

• To separate calculations into different fields

• To avoid using any table calculations

• To simplify the data without calculations

What is the result of combining total sales and total profit in a nested calculation?

• The difference between sales and profit

• The sum of sales and profit

• The product of sales and profit

• The average of sales and profit