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TDS-C01 · Question #11

You want to assign the Latitude geographic role to a field. What should be the data type and the data role of the field? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is B. Dimension D. Number (decimal). To assign the Latitude geographic role to a field in Tableau: - The field should be a Dimension because geographic fields in Tableau are typically treated as - The field should have a Number (decimal) data type, as latitude values are typically represented in decimal form for…

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Question

You want to assign the Latitude geographic role to a field. What should be the data type and the data role of the field? (Choose two.)

Options

  • AString
  • BDimension
  • CMeasure
  • DNumber (decimal)

How the community answered

(53 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    92% (49)
  • C
    6% (3)

Explanation

To assign the Latitude geographic role to a field in Tableau: - The field should be a Dimension because geographic fields in Tableau are typically treated as - The field should have a Number (decimal) data type, as latitude values are typically represented in decimal form for precise geographical coordinates. String and Measure are not suitable options for assigning a geographic role like latitude.

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#geographic roles#latitude#data types#dimension vs measure

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