Tableau for Healthcare

The Best Boring Book EverTM of Tableau for Healthcare is the first and only one of its kind. This first edition step-by-step guide is for Tableau 8. Designed specifically for healthcare professionals by the healthcare, data-visualization, and report-design experts at HealthDataViz, this book introduces and details Tableau Desktop’s outstanding data-analysis and dashboard-creation features. The first half of the book is designed so that any chapter the reader chooses enables creation of a chart and dashboard from start to finish. Each includes: •Discussion of a particular chart type and its use(s) •Explanation of source and meaning of example data •Logical, easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for building a chart •Detailed screen shots of each step with call-outs on tips, tricks and best practices •Crucial insight into the core narrative of each finished chart •Concise, handy HDVizoomTM quick-reference presentation of each chapter’s complete instructions 
 The book’s second half addresses intermediate to advanced topics: data source manipulation, parameters, calculated fields, forecasting, tooltips, Story Points, and report distribution. Clearly explained sample dashboards in the final chapter offer effective models to guide and inspire readers as they create their own. Bonus resource! The data used for each example in this book is available for download at HealthDataViz.com, allowing users to enjoy a full immersive learning experience with real, current healthcare data.