# Basics of data selection

Aim

To carry out analysis on a selection of data, not all data.

Learn about

▪The Data Profiles screen

▪Create your data selection

▪Work with data selection boxes

Notes

▪You can create as many Data profiles as you want, containing different criteria for data selection.

▪Data selection is optional. If you do not select data, the default data selection profile is used, which contains all data in your experiment.