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Unique Random Sample

elclark
8 - Asteroid

I'm doing testing on journal entries and I know the Random Sample tool I can select to get 25 random samples but I also need it so there are no duplicate samples from the same account, so only one JE for Cash in Bank, only one JE for Accounts Payable, etc. How would I be able to achieve this? The file includes the below information. Thanks.

 

  • Journal Number 
  • Date
  • Account Number
  • Account Name (the samples need to be unique based on the account name)
  • Amount
  • Preparer Name
  • Approver Name

 

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AngelosPachis
16 - Nebula

Hi @elclark ,

 

What if you add a unique tool before the random sample tool?

 

A unique tool will give you all the unique combinations of values from the selected columns, so there would be no duplicate samples in theory and if I understand your question correctly.

 

If that doesn't answer the question, do you mind sharing a mock dataset that we can work with and a desired output?

 

Thanks

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