This question evaluates proficiency in Tableau data modeling, filter order of operations, level-of-detail implications, and visual encoding for dashboard design, focusing on JOINs, blends, relationships, filter types, and chart selection.
You are preparing a Tableau dashboard for marketing managers. The dashboard must support fast, reliable filtering and correct data relationships across multiple data sources.
a) Describe the key differences between a JOIN, a BLEND, and a RELATIONSHIP in Tableau. When would you choose each?
b) Tableau provides six types of filters: extract, data source, context, dimension, measure, and table calculation. Explain the order of operations and give a practical example where choosing the wrong filter level causes incorrect results.
c) A stakeholder insists on using a pie chart to show 12 product categories. Recommend a better visualization and justify your choice.
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