What Is a Dashboard?
February 25, 2025
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Recommended experience
Beginner level
No previous background required
Recommended experience
Beginner level
No previous background required
Connect two or more distinct data sources to a common data pool
Elaborate interactive data visualizations and perform data discoveries
Display spatial data using data density overlaid on a map
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Within this 1-hour long guided project you will learn how to create decision-support interactive dashboards merging economic and spatial data with Qlik Sense. These types of dashboards graphically represent the best locations for data-driven decisions.
You will learn how to: - Connect multiple distinct data sources to a common data pool - Elaborate interactive data visualizations and perform data discoveries - Display spatial data using data density overlaid on a map You will build an interactive dashboard to support the decision on where are the best spots to setup a new petrol station. To facilitate this decision, you will display all current petrol stations on a interactive map with their historical prices. This dashboard will assist in identifying the most suitable locations for each customer segment to set up a new petrol station. The course is aimed to provide a guided introduction on how to create interactive dashboards with Qlik Sense and no previous knowledge is required. After completing the course you will be able to create decision-support interactive dashboards to support data-driven decisions with minimal cognitive load by decision makers.
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
T1 - Import data set to a Qlik Sense data pool
T2 - Display data set and set up interactive data filters
T3 - Import second data set and transform columns
Practical Activity 1 - Create a pie chart
T4 - Create relations within your data sources
T5 - Add a Map and overlay the data
Practical Activity 2 - Plot restaurants and schools on a map
Cumulative Activity - Plot 500m. security perimeter
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