Process: Draw a random sample

Draw a random sample of rows to test; the same seed always draws the same rows.

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Draw a random sample of rows to test; the same seed always draws the same rows.

Add it to a process

In the process designer, open the Add step tab. Find Draw a random sample under Process, or type its name in the search box, and drag it onto the canvas.

Fields

FieldRequiredWhat it does
RowsNoVariable holding the rows to sample from
SizeNoHow many rows to draw (see the SAMPLESIZE calc function)
SeedNoSeed for the draw; empty picks one and records it
VariableNoVariable to store the result in (default: sample)

What it gives back

  • {sample} – rows (each with its position) and summary (population, size, picked, seed)

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