The number of marks is equal to the number of distinct regions in the data source multiplied by the number of departments. Now there are many more marks in the view. This separates the data into three marks-one for each dimension member-and encodes the marks using color.ĭrag the Region dimension to Detail on the Marks card. When you plot one number against another, you are comparing two numbers the resulting chart is analogous to a Cartesian chart, with x and y coordinates.ĭrag the Category dimension to Color on the Marks card. Measures can consist of continuous numerical data. Measure as a sum and creates a vertical axis. Measure as a sum and creates a horizontal axis. Open the Sample - Superstore data source.To use scatter plots and trend lines to compare sales to profit, follow these steps: For more information, see Change the Type of Mark in the View. Want to use another mark type, such as a circle or a square. Creates Simple Scatter PlotĪ scatter plot can use several mark types. The word 'innermost' in this case refers to the table structure. If these shelves containīoth dimensions and measures, Tableau places the measuresĪs the innermost fields, which means that measures are always to the right of any dimensions that you have also placed on these shelves. Use scatter plots to visualize relationshipsīy placing at least one measure on the Columns shelf andĪt least one measure on the Rows shelf.

Scatter plot