Mastering Tableau 2018.1, Second Edition 10.5: Working with Pathway and Territories

The video tutorial covers creating path maps and custom territories in Tableau. It begins with an introduction to path maps, explaining how to visualize data movement over time using latitude and longitude. The tutorial then demonstrates configuring path maps with storm data, highlighting the use of color and size to differentiate data points. The second part focuses on creating custom territories, showing how to group geographical data using Tableau's features. The tutorial concludes with a brief introduction to dashboards and user interaction.

What feature was introduced in Tableau version 10.4 that improved map functionality?

• Heat maps

• Custom territories

• Real-time data updates

• 3D maps

What type of data is used to create flow maps in the tutorial?

• Population data

• Traffic data

• Storm data

• Earthquake data

Which fields are essential for creating a flow map in Tableau?

• Temperature and Humidity

• Region and Population

• Country and City

• Latitude and Longitude

How can you differentiate between different storms on a flow map?

• By using different fonts

• By using different colors

• By using different shapes

• By using different sizes

What is the purpose of adding the date field to the flow map?

• To categorize storms by type

• To track the storm's path over time

• To display the storm's intensity

• To show the duration of the storm

Why are custom territories useful in Tableau?

• They allow for real-time data updates

• They enable grouping of specific geographical areas

• They provide 3D visualization options

• They enhance data security

What is one method to create custom territories in Tableau?

• Creating groups

• Using the map editor

• Using data blending

• Applying filters

Which tool can be used to select and group elements for custom territories?

• Lasso selection tool

• Brush tool

• Eraser tool

• Zoom tool

What dataset is used to demonstrate custom territories in the tutorial?

• Weather data

• Census data

• Sample superstore dataset

• World Bank data

How can you visually distinguish custom territories on a map?

• By using different line styles

• By using different fonts

• By using different shapes

• By using different colors