24.11.28 Flashcards

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What is correlated data

A

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)

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What is casual data

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An independent factor that directly impacts a
dependent one.

Example:
Summer –> Drowning incidents
Summer –> Ice cream consumption

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Correlations lets you…

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predict the future

Example: I have 420 engaged users now, which will
convert to 75 paying customers next month.

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Causality lets you…

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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%

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What is vanity data

A

Data that makes you feel good

Examples:

Total # messages sent on platform
Page visits
Likes
Followers
Registered users
Downloads
Logins

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What is actionable data

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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

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