M5 B.4 Practice and Prove: Symbol Maps

In this exercise, we will be creating a state-based symbol maps in Tableau using the Sample - Superstore data set. 

Step 1: Connect Tableau to the dataset

Step 2: Create a  symbol map that...

...displays sales by Postal Code

• Your map should use SUM([Sales]) on Size

Step 3: Answer the questions below based on your Tableau data viz

Step 4: Consider this additional (mental) question

• You'll note that the highest-selling zip code was hard to find in this case. Would a filled map be a better choice? Why or why not? Experiment if you're not sure!