To show the best presentation of hierarchical data, which Tableau visualization is ideal?

The ideal visualization for representing hierarchical data is the treemap. A treemap effectively displays hierarchical relationships and proportions within the data by using nested rectangles. Each rectangle represents a category, and the size of the rectangle correlates with a value associated with that category, allowing for an immediate understanding of the composition and size of various segments within the hierarchy.

Treemaps are particularly beneficial when dealing with large datasets that have multiple levels of categorization, as they allow for visualizing data in a compact space. Users can quickly identify patterns and compare different categories within the hierarchy, making it easier to draw insights about how various components contribute to the overall structure.

While bar charts can represent hierarchical data, they are less efficient for showing multiple levels of hierarchy visually, often requiring separate axes or additional grouping, which can complicate the design. Line graphs are generally used for time series data and trends, and scatter plots serve to identify correlations between two quantitative variables rather than to present hierarchical relationships.