What does the Sample Tool do in an Alteryx workflow?

The Sample Tool in an Alteryx workflow is designed to create subsets of records from a larger dataset based on specified sampling criteria. This can be particularly useful when an analyst needs to work with a manageable portion of data for testing, analysis, or modeling, without the need to process the entire dataset. The ability to randomly sample records ensures that the selection is representative of the whole dataset, which is crucial for maintaining statistical significance in analyses.

This functionality allows users to define how many records to sample, such as a certain percentage of the total records or a specified number of records. By using the Sample Tool, analysts can efficiently execute queries on representative data rather than the complete dataset, enhancing workflow efficiency and performance.