422 topics found for:

“advanced analytics”

Moneyball

The practice of using data analytics and metrics to make informed decisions, focusing on measurable outcomes and efficiency rather than intuition or traditional methods. Important for optimizing design processes, improving product performance, and making data-driven decisions that enhance user experience and business success.

Thin Data

Quantitative data that provides broad, numerical insights but often lacks the contextual depth that thick data provides. Useful for capturing high-level trends and patterns, but should be complemented with thick data to gain a deeper understanding of user behavior and motivations.

System Two

A mode of thinking, derived from Dual Process Theory, that is slow, deliberate, and analytical, requiring more cognitive effort and conscious reasoning. Crucial for designing complex tasks and interfaces that require thoughtful decision-making and problem-solving, ensuring they are clear and logical for users.

Vanity Metrics

Metrics that may look impressive but do not provide meaningful insights into the success or performance of a product or business, such as total page views or social media likes. Important for distinguishing between metrics that drive real business value and those that do not.

BI

Business Intelligence (BI) encompasses technologies, applications, and practices for the collection, integration, analysis, and presentation of business information. Crucial for making data-driven decisions and improving business performance.

Heat Map

A data visualization technique that shows the intensity of data points with varying colors, often used to represent user interactions on a website. Essential for understanding user behavior and identifying areas of interest or concern in digital product interfaces.

o11y

Numeronym for the word "Observability" (O + 11 letters + N), the ability to observe the internal states of a system based on its external outputs, facilitating troubleshooting and performance optimization. Crucial for monitoring and understanding system performance and behavior.

Surrogation

The process by which a measure or metric comes to replace the underlying objective it is intended to represent, leading to distorted decision-making. Important for ensuring that metrics accurately reflect true objectives and designing systems that prevent metric manipulation.

Sunsetting

The process of phasing out or retiring a product or feature that is no longer viable or needed. Important for managing the lifecycle of digital products and ensuring resources are allocated to more valuable initiatives.