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elena.abramova
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Feb 6, 2018 2:05 PM UTC
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Random Sample Less Than 1

I wonder if there is a way to get random sample less than 1%? It's not first time I need it, could n't find any way to figure it out rather than adding  additional filters. Are there any tricks?

UPD: Not ideal, but I added 1% to a list, than reference it in another smart list with random sample whatever I need.

Thanks,

Helen

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Grégoire_Miche2
Grégoire_Miche2Accepted solution
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Feb 6, 2018 11:14 PM UTC

Yes, 50% of 1% will give you 0.5%. But as Sanford points out, the risk is to get 0 as a result. It really depends on the DB sample.

When I need 5 or 10 leads for a test, I browse the database and pick a few manually.

-Greg

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Josh_Hill13
Josh_Hill13
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Feb 6, 2018 5:23 PM UTC

Why would you want such a small sample?

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    elena.abramovaAuthor
    Level 4
    Feb 6, 2018 11:10 PM UTC

    Hi Josh, I need it for testing purposes, data audit, pilot projects, etc.

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    SanfordWhiteman
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    SanfordWhitemanUser Group Leader
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    Feb 6, 2018 10:54 PM UTC

    You should be aware that random samples of 1-2% (let alone less) may not return ANY leads.

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    elena.abramovaAuthor
    Level 4
    Feb 6, 2018 11:11 PM UTC

    Well, it means I am lucky   It worked for me so far.

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    SanfordWhiteman
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    SanfordWhitemanUser Group Leader
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    Feb 6, 2018 11:13 PM UTC

    But you won't know when it stops working unless you're continually monitoring the size of the overall population.

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    Grégoire_Miche2
    Grégoire_Miche2Accepted solution
    Level 10
    Feb 6, 2018 11:14 PM UTC

    Yes, 50% of 1% will give you 0.5%. But as Sanford points out, the risk is to get 0 as a result. It really depends on the DB sample.

    When I need 5 or 10 leads for a test, I browse the database and pick a few manually.

    -Greg

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    lsimonAdobe Employee
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    Apr 21, 2022 6:31 PM UTC

    I am trying to send 1 alert to someone, when an email is cast from an EP. I thought I could use random sample to send an alert to someone via 1 person or .25 %, for persons receiving an email from a nurture campaign.

     

    Otherwise, I need to find an exact email being sent that cast, and add that one person in the flow step to send the alert.

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    Jo_Pitts1
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    Jo_Pitts1Community Advisor
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    Apr 21, 2022 9:38 PM UTC

    @lsimon ,

    can you explain a little more clearly what you're trying to achieve?  I've read and re-read your comment, and can't quite fathom it (maybe I just need more coffee!)

     

    Cheers

    Jo

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