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# Smart Sampling

Model training is faster with smart sampling. Smart sampling downsizes large datasets to representative samples. Einstein evaluates the data and then selectively reduces the number of rows used to train the model.

![Note](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-analytics-bi-264-0-0-production-enus/ec791473-f5b4-4f64-a656-9104f455d966/images/icon_note.png)

Note Einstein Discovery stories are now models. We wish we could snap our fingers to update the name everywhere, but you can expect to see the previous name in a few places until we replace it.

Smart sampling impacts only the training data for the model. The data insights for the model are based on the entire dataset.

Smart sampling is automatically applied when smart sampling eligibility criteria are met.

<table class="slds-table slds-table_bordered slds-max-medium-table_stacked slds-m-bottom_small " summary="Smart Sampling Eligibility">
      <caption>Smart Sampling Eligibility</caption>
      <colgroup>
        <col style="width:50%">
        <col style="width:50%">
      </colgroup>
      <thead class="slds-text-title_caps ">
        <tr class="">
          <th scope="col" class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;" id="d23710e48">Dataset Size</th>
          <th scope="col" class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;" id="d23710e51">Model Algorithm</th>
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      <tbody>
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          <td data-label="Dataset Size" class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;" headers="d23710e48 ">More than 5 million rows</td>

          <td data-label="Model Algorithm" class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;" headers="d23710e51 ">
            <ul>
              <li>XGBoost</li>

              <li>Model Tournament</li>

            </ul>
          </td>

        </tr>
      </tbody>
    </table>

## During Model Creation

Smart sampling eligibility is evaluated before the model is created. In General Settings, a notification indicates that smart sampling is applied.

![General Settings panel with smart sampling notification](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-analytics-bi-264-0-0-production-enus/ec791473-f5b4-4f64-a656-9104f455d966/bi/images/bi/bi_edd_smart_sampling1.png)

## After Model Is Created

In General Settings, a notification shows the reduced row count due to smart sampling.

![General Settings panel with smart sampling information](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-analytics-bi-264-0-0-production-enus/ec791473-f5b4-4f64-a656-9104f455d966/bi/images/bi/bi_edd_smart_sampling2.png)