Mastering Tableau 2018.1, Second Edition 7.2: Quick Table Calculations – Running Total and Difference

The video tutorial covers the use of running total and difference functions in Tableau. It begins with an introduction to these functions, followed by a demonstration of the running total function using sales data. The tutorial then applies the running total function to analyze monthly expenses. It also explains how to manually create a running total using calculated fields. Finally, the video introduces the difference function, explaining its use and demonstrating it with examples.

What steps would you take to visualize sales growth over time using Tableau?

Describe how you would handle null values in your calculations.

What are the key differences between running total and difference functions?