Mastering Tableau 2018.1, Second Edition 5.4: Creating a Condition Filter

This video tutorial explores the use of condition filters in Tableau, demonstrating how to include or exclude data based on specified rules. It covers applying conditions using fields, values, and formulas, and introduces wildcard conditions. The tutorial concludes with a preview of top filters, which will be covered in the next video.

What is the primary purpose of condition filters in Tableau?

• To change the color of the data points

• To include or exclude values based on specific rules

• To create new data fields

• To sort data in ascending order

In the demonstration, what condition is applied to filter subcategories?

• Subcategories with profits less than 1K dollars

• Subcategories with sales greater than 10K dollars

• Subcategories with profits greater than or equal to 5K dollars

• Subcategories with sales less than 5K dollars

Which of the following is NOT a condition type you can apply in Tableau?

• Contains

• Greater than or equal to

• Multiply by

• Equal to

What function does the wildcard condition use at the backend?

• Contains

• Starts with

• Ends with

• Equals

How can you filter data using a specific string pattern in Tableau?

• By creating a new worksheet

• By sorting the data

• By changing the data type

• By using a wildcard condition