Which tool in Alteryx is specifically designed for generating random data?

The Random Number Generator tool in Alteryx is specifically designed for generating random data, which is its primary function. This tool allows users to create random numbers with various distributions, including uniform and normal distributions. Such capabilities are essential for simulations, testing, and data analysis where random values are required.

The Random Number Generator tool provides flexibility in configuring the parameters, such as defining the range of random numbers and the number of values to generate. It ensures that users can tailor the random data output to fit specific use cases, which can be particularly useful for creating test datasets or simulating scenarios.

The other tools mentioned, while they may have capabilities related to data handling, do not specifically focus on generating random data. The Data Generator Tool, for example, allows users to create structured random datasets but is more general-purpose than the Random Number Generator. The Formula Tool is primarily used for creating new columns or transforming data based on expressions, and the Sample Tool is focused on selecting a subset of records from an input dataset. Therefore, the Random Number Generator stands out as the tool specifically dedicated to the creation of random data.