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Sampling

Create the ability to randomly sample X number of records. For example, randomly select 16 samples from a data set.

4 Comments
MarqueeCrew
20 - Arcturus
20 - Arcturus

Maybe this is better suited for an idea for the product?

 

Solution:

 

Create a variable in a formula as:

RAND()

Sort your data by RAND() ascending and then sample N records from it.

 

Cheers,

Mark

Nate1
8 - Asteroid

If I understand this request this already exist. It's just hidden in the "Random % Sample" Tool.

 

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nmatt002
5 - Atom

Thanks for your response - I am new to Alteryx, and I didn't realize that was an option. Thanks for your help!

KylieF
Alteryx Community Team
Alteryx Community Team
Status changed to: Implemented

Updating this idea to Implemented as the tool Random % Sample is available under our Preparation category!