Mastering Tableau 2018.1, Second Edition 5.3: Creating a Wildcard Filter

The video tutorial introduces wildcard filters in Tableau, explaining their role as part of dimension filters. It demonstrates how to use wildcard filters to include or exclude data patterns by matching values. The tutorial provides examples of applying wildcard filters to subcategories, showing how to filter data based on specific starting or ending words. It concludes with a brief mention of condition filters, which will be explored in the next video.

What is the primary purpose of using wildcard filters in data analysis?

• To match patterns within the data

• To sort data alphabetically

• To calculate averages

• To create visualizations

In the demonstration, which subcategory is used as an example for applying a wildcard filter?

• Office Supplies

• Technology

• Art

• Furniture

Which of the following is NOT a way to use wildcard filters in Tableau?

• Filtering data by specific starting characters

• Filtering data by exact matches

• Filtering data by specific ending characters

• Calculating the sum of a column

What happens when you apply a wildcard filter with a condition that starts with 'A'?

• No subcategories are included

• Subcategories containing 'A' are excluded

• Only subcategories starting with 'A' are included

• All subcategories are included

Why is it important to understand wildcard filters in data analysis?

• They help in creating charts

• They allow for precise data filtering based on patterns

• They improve data storage

• They are used for data entry