Alteryx for Beginners - Case Study - 2

The video tutorial explains how to append multiple CSV files based on specific criteria, such as selecting data from a particular year. It covers the organization of files in a folder, the importance of file naming conventions, and demonstrates how to filter and append data using Alteryx. The tutorial emphasizes the need for consistent file naming to facilitate data processing.

What is the main task described in the first section of the video?

• Appending CSV files without any criteria

• Appending CSV files with specific criteria

• Renaming CSV files

• Deleting CSV files from a folder

How are the files named in the folder used in the video?

• By the name of the year only

• By a random sequence of numbers

• By the name of the month and year

• By the name of the month only

What tool is used to filter files by year in the video?

• SQL

• Alteryx

• Python

• Excel

What is the significance of the '**' symbol in the file filtering process?

• It indicates the start of a file name

• It is used to delete files

• It denotes zero or more characters

• It represents a specific year

Why is it important to have a proper file naming convention?

• To make files look organized

• To ensure efficient data handling

• To reduce file size

• To increase file security