How would you get the first three highest redemptions while using the "sample" tool?

Choosing "first N rows" and setting N equal to 3 is the correct approach to obtain the first three highest redemptions using the "sample" tool. This option ensures that after sorting the data in descending order based on the redemption values, the tool will automatically extract the top three rows, which represent the highest redemptions.

This method is efficient because it directly retrieves the desired number of top entries after an appropriate sort operation. In the context of data manipulation, especially in tools like Alteryx, this technique streamlines the process of isolating key results without the need for additional complex steps.

Other options might not directly provide the intended result. For instance, choosing "last N rows" would typically get the bottom entries from a sorted list, while "random sample" could yield any three entries irrespective of their redemption values, potentially ignoring the highest ones altogether. Lastly, sorting by redemption and picking the last three does not make logical sense in retrieving the highest values, as it would return the lowest three instead.