Using Parameters in Tableau

Parameters are a great way to add interactivity to a worksheet or dashboard; this allows the end user to see which values or metrics are most important to them.  I'm originally from Wisconsin, but now live in Colorado.  As such, I built a dashboard comparing the major climate characteristics of Denver and Milwaukee.  The dashboard can be found here.  The metrics include:

• Average hours of sunshine
• Average high and low temperature
• Average amount of precipitation
• Average amount of snowfall

All metrics are measured and displayed on a monthly basis.  I utilized a parameter to allow the end user to select which metric to display.  Download the workbook and try for yourself!