M6 C.11 Practice and Prove: Profit Ratios (Tableau)

Now that you’ve got a basic understanding of calculated fields in Tableau and some of the options that are available to you, let's return to that original data manipulation exercise we did in Excel. Please time how long it takes you to complete this exercise in Tableau, so we can compare.

Step 1: Open the Sample - Superstore dataset in Tableau

Step 2: Write the necessary Tableau calculated fields

• To answer the questions below about profit ratios. 
  • If you get stuck, check out the Tableau help link for creating a profit ratio calculation.
  • Notice when you’re done that your Profit Ratio field is now available to you on any new tab.
• Note how much time it takes to do the Tableau work.

Step 3: Answer the questions below based on your Tableau work