Alteryx for Beginners - Imputation Tool

The video tutorial explains how to use the imputation tool in Alteryx for data replacement, similar to the find and replace function in Microsoft Word and Excel. It demonstrates setting up a sheet with blank cells, using the imputation tool to replace null values with averages or other metrics, and creating new columns for imputed values. The tutorial also covers using indicator fields and replacing specific values with user-specified ones.

What is the primary function of the imputation tool in Alteryx?

• To delete unwanted data

• To find and replace data

• To format text

• To create new data sheets

What is the first step in using the imputation tool in Alteryx?

• Exporting data

• Closing the file

• Running the tool

• Importing data

Which value can be used to replace null values using the imputation tool?

• Sum

• Average

• Minimum

• Maximum

What does the indicator field in the imputation tool signify?

• Whether values were null

• The total number of values

• The replaced values

• The original values

How can you create a new column for imputed values in Alteryx?

• By selecting 'Duplicate Column'

• By clicking 'New Column'

• By using 'Output Imputed Values as a Separate Field'

• By selecting 'Create New Column'

What option should be selected to replace a specific value with another user-specified value?

• Mode

• Median

• Average

• User Specified Value

How is the imputation tool similar to the find and replace feature in Excel?

• It creates charts

• It finds and replaces data

• It deletes data

• It formats text