Introduction This week’s challenge was inspired by a lively discussion I was a part of, covering what date calculations a data analyst should or should not know. We’ve already covered several common ones, such as the current time period vs the prior time period. So this week, I wanted to add another to the list: …
2024 Week 30 | Sigma: Can you show partial or whole months? Read More
Introduction As workbook builders we need to be thoughtful when deciding which visualizations to use in all sorts of scenarios. A good rule of thumb to help decide is looking for visualizations that provide high amounts of information to a low pixel or space ratio. This week we’re choosing to fill the donut chart to …
2024 Week 23 | Sigma: Can you fill the donut hole? Read More
Introduction Week 20 already! Crazy how fast the year is going by…and how fast you’re skilling up in Sigma! I love scatter plots. They’re a great way to display a lot of information in an easily consumable package. Layering quadrant colors on top, make it even easier to visually group dots and find outliers. -Katrina …
Introduction This week, we’re building a staple in my bar chart library: Top, Bottom, and Other Values. I often use this bar chart to easily show the breadth of the outliers while not losing sight of the typical. This challenge is also a great example of the flexibility of modeling at different levels of granularity …
2024 Week 15 | Sigma: Can you identify the top, average, and bottom profitable customers? Read More
Introduction For this week’s challenge, we’re exploring Sigma’s workbook actions, a powerful feature that enables better end-user experiences, nuanced data exploration, and more impactful presentations. Sigma’s workbook actions cover a wide range of interactions, but for this first challenge, we’ll focus on two common action scenarios: clicking to filter and clicking to change. As you …
Introduction A good data visualization strikes a balance between enough and too much information. For this week’s challenge, we will explore a couple of ways to customize tooltips. Customizing these can help provide users with meaningful information without overwhelming or crowding the visuals. I’m sure you’ll knock this one out of the park! Need access …
2024 Week 8 | Sigma: Can you customize this tooltip? Read More
Introduction Welcome to week Three! This week, we’ll build off of the skills from last week. I strongly advise checking it out before tackling this one. This challenge is meant to be a little tricky, but I have faith in you! This week will help you learn when to choose the correct option. Sigma often …
2024 Week 3 | Sigma: Can you choose the right value? Read More
Introduction It’s an exciting moment as we launch the first-ever Sigma Computing Workout Wednesday Challenge! WOW was a key aspect in my career, and I’m thrilled to bring these challenges to a new platform. These challenges are designed to help you explore new possibilities, practice essential concepts, and deepen your understanding of Sigma & data …
2024 Week 1 | Sigma: Can you recreate this Area Chart? Read More
The wait is over! Sigma Computing is now part of Workout Wednesday. The Sigma WOW Team is excited to help you learn a platform we love. We’ll present you with a unique WOW challenge each week to enhance your skills and ignite your passion for data. These challenges range from beginner-friendly tasks to more advanced …
