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Which of the following are valid ways of Grouping Data?

A.
Using Marks in the view
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A.
Using Marks in the view
B.
Using Labels in the View
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B.
Using Labels in the View
C.
From the Analytics Pane
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C.
From the Analytics Pane
D.
From the Dimensions Shelf
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D.
From the Dimensions Shelf
Suggested answer: A, B, D

Explanation:

**IMPORTANT QUESTION AND EXPLANATION, PLEASE READ**

3 ways to group data -

1) Marks

2) Labels

3) Dimensions shelf.

*IMPORTANT*

If we Group the data by selecting the marks, then they remain separate marks in the view and then have the same colour. Also, a new group is created in the Dimensions shelf. Example -

Using the sample superstore dataset, first plot a bar chart showing sales for each sub-category:

Here, if we Select Phones, Chairs and Storage by selecting the MARKS (Bars), and then group them:

They remain seperate marks (BARS) but are grouped by the same colour.

Now, if we didn't do this, and rather grouped by selecting their Labels (Names):

Then they no longer remain separate Marks (bars) but are rather consolidated into a single Bar:

Finally, we can group directly from the Dimensions shelf as follows:

Now choose Phones, Chairs and Storage and Click Group:

You will now automatically have a new Dimension as follows:

asked 23/09/2024
Miguel Villanueva
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