Visualizing Observed Worldwide Air Temperature Changes
The more I work with this data set, the more I want to know about how our climate is changing. There are so many questions I have and in this article, I have been able to answer a few of them.
Uncovering Surprising Global Temperature Changes Via #Alteryx and #Tableau
I had an idea about global climate changes that I wanted to investigate. When the analysis was finished, the results surprised me and have helped me begin to understand the air temperature changes that are occurring around the world.
Using #Alteryx and #Tableau to Investigate Global Climate Change
I am on a quest to learn about global climate changes. I am using the power of Alteryx and Tableau to analyze various types of climactic data from around the world.
#Alteryx + #Tableau = Creativity and Passion
This article is part 5 of the 3danim8 Blogging Experimental analysis, although I didn’t intend it to be. It just happened. A good life can be made a great life if you understand the role of creativity in your life. In this article, I have come full-circle in understanding something that has eluded me for my whole lifetime. This something is called Big Magic.
How to Convert Shapefiles to #Tableau Polygons
This article gives some technical approaches to converting shapefiles to polygons that can be drawn in Tableau. Two methods are reviewed.
DATA is to Life, as Math is to Science
I can’t even begin to express how deep this article is. It spans decades and it exploded from deep within my brain one day. My life and a long-term study of life is featured in this article.
The story is big, deep and more bloated than I wanted it to be, but sometimes that just happens. I tried but I was not able to cut it down to size without losing meaning. I think if you read it, it will be a thoughtful experience.
Test 2 of Tableau Vs Power BI: Visualizing Surface Water Flow
This is test #2 of Tableau vs Power BI using real-world data. The goal in this test was to see how each package could visualize flowing water as it moves across the 3D topographic surface of the Livingstone District.
Medical Knowledge and Very Powerful Analytics
It was the best time of my professional career. The potential good that could come from this work is monumental. Unfortunately, I don’t do this type of work anymore. Such is life.
Test 1 of Tableau Vs Power BI: Topographic Mapping
This is test #1 of Tableau vs Power BI using real-world data. The goal in this test was to see how each package could visualize high-resolution topographic data.
Impressions From Our First Month Of Using #PowerBI
After a bit of cooperation between friends, I decided to continue the Power BI analysis. We want to document how Power BI stacks-up against the Alteryx + Tableau combination that is so successful at producing great data comprehension and visualizations. This series should be interesting over the next few months as we try to document what it is like to learn Power BI when you are a Power Alteryx and Tableau users.
How Microsoft Could Put Real Power Into Power BI
I have a dream that could be brought to fruition by Microsoft. If you want to know what it is, read the article.
Investigating India With Tableau 10 Custom Regions
Working on charitable endeavors has its advantages. Sometimes you get to work with data that is so unexpectedly beautiful that it takes your breath away. This happened to me the other day, so I thought I’d share a new Tableau 10 feature called custom regions to show how powerful this feature can be.
How To Achieve Better Data Comprehension, Part 1
Some articles form quickly, some take a long time to gel. Twenty, thirty, forty drafts of this one have not been enough.
I don’t know how I can possibly explain to people who might be interested in learning how to become better workers with data, but I have tried to do it with this writing. I have tried to explain what has taken me 30 years to realize.
This work is borderline philosophical but it is based in experience and backed by my observations on what works and what does not work when it comes to achieving better data comprehension.
Impressions From My First Day Of Using #PowerBI
Life is a funny thing. One day you are up, the next day you are down. The only question remaining is this: Will Power BI be able to recover from today’s disaster enough to change my opinion of its value?
Who Is More Important To Your Blog: A Hare or A Tortoise?
This is part 3 of 3danim8’s blogging experimental analysis. This article investigates how important speed-burner articles are compared to slow-burners. I can create speed burner articles by writing about Rich Roll, shown above. In contrast to his ultra-endurance performance, these articles fade quickly.