Filtering and Navigation

Probably offers robust filtering and navigation capabilities that allow you to drill down into your data and explore specific subsets of interest. This guide will walk you through the various filtering and navigation features available in Probably.

Basic Filtering

Using the Filter Panel

1. Locate the "Filters" panel on the right side of the Probably interface.
2. Click on "Add Filter" to create a new filter.
3. Select the column you want to filter on from the dropdown menu.
4. Choose the appropriate operator (e.g., equals, greater than, contains).
5. Enter the filter value.
6. Click "Apply" to activate the filter.

Quick Filters from Plots

1. On any plot, click on a data point or bar.
2. Select "Filter" from the context menu.
3. This will automatically create a filter based on the selected data point.

Advanced Filtering

Combining Multiple Filters

1. Add multiple filters using the Filter Panel.
2. Use the "AND" and "OR" operators to create complex filter combinations.
3. Group filters using parentheses to control the order of operations.

Date Range Filtering

For datetime columns:

1. Select the datetime column in the Filter Panel.
2. Choose "Between" as the operator.
3. Use the date picker to select start and end dates.

Numeric Range Filtering

For numeric columns:

1. Select the numeric column in the Filter Panel.
2. Choose "Between" as the operator.
3. Enter the minimum and maximum values for your range.

Navigation Features

Drill Down

1. On a categorical plot, click on a category bar.
2. Select "Drill Down" from the context menu.
3. This will filter your data to show only that category and allow you to explore it in more detail.

Zoom and Pan

1. Use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out on plots.
2. Click and drag to pan across zoomed plots.
3. Use the "Reset Zoom" button to return to the original view.

Linked Views

1. Create multiple plots using the same dataset.
2. Filters applied in one plot will automatically update all other plots.
3. This allows for simultaneous exploration of different aspects of your data.

Saving and Loading Filter Sets

1. After setting up a useful combination of filters, click "Save Filter Set" in the Filter Panel.
2. Give your filter set a descriptive name.
3. To load a saved filter set, select it from the "Saved Filter Sets" dropdown.

Best Practices

1. Start with broad filters and gradually narrow down your focus.
2. Use the "Undo" and "Redo" buttons to easily navigate through your filtering history.
3. Pay attention to the sample size indicator to ensure your filtered dataset remains statistically significant.
4. Use the "Exclude" option in filters to focus on data that doesn't match certain criteria.
5. Combine filtering with Probably's statistical tests to validate insights on filtered subsets of data.

By mastering these filtering and navigation techniques, you'll be able to efficiently explore your data, focus on specific areas of interest, and uncover insights that might be hidden in the broader dataset. Remember, the key to effective data analysis is asking the right questions, and Probably's filtering and navigation features give you the tools to pursue those questions with precision and flexibility.