Mastering Tableau 2018.1, Second Edition 10.1: Connecting to Existing Spatial Data

The video tutorial covers advanced analytics focusing on spatial analysis and mapping concepts. It explains how to connect to spatial data using Tableau, including working with various file formats like shapefiles. The tutorial demonstrates downloading, extracting, and using these files to create custom geographical visualizations in Tableau. It also highlights the importance of supporting files for accurate data representation and provides a step-by-step guide to creating spatial analysis using Tableau's features.

What is one of the key concepts discussed in the introduction to Advanced Analytics?

• Custom geocoding

• Data cleaning

• Data visualization

• Machine learning

Which file format is NOT mentioned as supported for spatial data in Tableau?

• KML

• Shapefile

• CSV

• GeoJSON

What is the purpose of using supporting files when connecting spatial data in Tableau?

• To enhance data security

• To recognize geometrical shapes

• To enable data export

• To improve data loading speed

What is the first step in connecting to spatial data in Tableau as demonstrated in the video?

• Creating a new worksheet

• Downloading the Tableau software

• Importing a CSV file

• Connecting to the shapefile

What is the significance of the Globe icon in Tableau when working with spatial data?

• It is used for exporting data

• It shows data loading progress

• It represents a geographical field

• It indicates a data error