Tableau in ACCT 605
Scatterplot with Trend Line
Symbol Map
Dashboard
A Tableau scatterplot displays the relationship between two variables, with each colored dot representing an individual data point and a trend line cutting across to view the direction of the trend. This type of visual is useful for quickly spotting trends, outliers, and the strength of a relationship at a glance, helping us decide whether deeper analysis is worth pursuing.
This Tableau symbol map plots data points across the United States, using circle size to represent the significance of a value, such as sales in each location. Larger circles in states like Texas and California stand out as high-performing areas, while the smaller circles highlight regions with lower sales. Geographic visuals like this, make it easy to see regional patterns at a glance, helping teams quickly identify where to focus efforts, allocate resources, or investigate further.
A Tableau Sales Dashboard combines multiple visuals into one screen, showing total sales of $1,042,204 and profit of $128,944 alongside a sales by month line chart and a sales by product bar chart. The monthly view reveals seasonal peaks and dips throughout the year, while the product breakdown highlights our top sellers like Copiers and Bookcases compared to lower performers. Dashboards bring important metrics together in one place, giving leadership a clear, quick glance view of performance and spotting trends easier, compare categories, and help make informed decisions.