Tableau: Groups vs Sets

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Table of contents

1. Introduction
2. Differences
   a. Many elements vs binary (in/out)
   b. Static groups vs dynamic/static sets
   c. Order of operation
   d. Parameters
   e. Entry into the data
3. Conclusion

Introduction

When to use groups and sets might be a little confusing. Both seem similar at the first glance (especially groups and static sets), but their function is essentially different.

In this article, we will go over these differences so you understand the core and the use cases.

If you need a refresher about groups and sets, I encourage you to check the below two blog entries.

Tableau: Groups

Tableau: Sets

Differences