24.11.28 Flashcards
What is correlated data
Two variables that change in similar ways, perhaps because they’re linked to something else
Example:
Ice cream consumption <–> drowning incident
(both are linked to summer)
What is casual data
An independent factor that directly impacts a
dependent one.
Example:
Summer –> Drowning incidents
Summer –> Ice cream consumption
Correlations lets you…
predict the future
Example: I have 420 engaged users now, which will
convert to 75 paying customers next month.
Causality lets you…
change the future
Example: If I can make a first-time visitors put an
item in the cart, I increase likelihood of a sale by 40%
What is vanity data
Data that makes you feel good
Examples:
Total # messages sent on platform
Page visits
Likes
Followers
Registered users
Downloads
Logins
What is actionable data
Helps you make good decisions
Examples:
Messages/month sent on platform
Active users
Retention/Churn
Conversion to paid
Customer Acquisition Cost
Customer Lifetime Value
LTV/CAC