How would you use the Sample Tool to select a fixed number of rows?

The Sample Tool in Alteryx allows users to select a specific number of rows from a dataset. When using this tool to select a fixed number of rows, setting the sample method to "First N Rows" is particularly effective. This method enables you to specify exactly how many rows you want to keep from the beginning of the data, making it straightforward and efficient for cases where you need a defined segment of your dataset to analyze or process further.

Choosing "First N Rows" is beneficial in scenarios where the order of the data is significant, and you want to ensure that the rows selected reflect the top portion according to the dataset's natural sorting or arrangement. This option clearly addresses the need to obtain a fixed quantity of records without ambiguity about which records are chosen, fulfilling the objective of the task at hand effectively.

Other methods, such as selecting a percentage of rows, would not guarantee a defined fixed count, as the actual number of rows chosen would vary depending on the total number of records in the dataset. Similarly, using "Last N Rows" would restrict your selection to the end of the dataset, which may not be relevant for many analytic purposes. A custom filter, while powerful for complex selections based on conditional logic, does not directly equate to