Question

1. Please explain, why is a data visualization software such as tableau more useful than a spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel for data visualization? Please give at least three reasons in support of your response and use bullet/numbering format wherever applicable. [At least 150 words] [5 points]

Answer 1

Data visualization software such as tableau id more use full than spreadsheet software like Microsoft excel, since:

• In excel like spreadsheets first data need to be loaded and the visualization needed to be created manually based on the users idea. Good understanding and proficiency in excel is needed to make such visualizations. The visualization software like tableau visualizes the loaded data from beginning itself. The tableau automatically visualizes the data and perform different correlations using different colors. This aided the viewers as well as the person who presenting a better understanding.
• More automatic functionalities available with the visualizing software while compare to spreadsheet software.
• While filling the data in spreadsheet a previous planning is required like where to place the data but visualization software allows a good allowance here it allows the user to freely input the data.
• Excel gives only static functionalities and features, even though new versions are coming the addition of attractive features are less. The visualization software brings modern features in the products like tableau to make visualization attractive.