In Alteryx, which tool would you use to filter records based on specific criteria?

The Filter Tool is specifically designed to filter records based on defined criteria in Alteryx. It allows users to specify conditions that records must meet to be included or excluded from the output. This is particularly useful for analyzing subsets of data, as you can create complex logical expressions to pinpoint exactly the records you need based on one or multiple conditions.

The functionality of the Filter Tool enables users to focus on relevant data, making it essential for tasks where specific criteria dictate which records should proceed to the next stage of processing in the workflow.

In contrast, the Sort Tool is utilized for organizing data in a particular order, the Select Tool is meant for selecting and renaming fields, and the Sample Tool allows users to take a random sample of records. Each of these tools serves different purposes and does not provide the same record filtering capabilities that the Filter Tool offers.