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Experiment

Plain English

Testing an idea to see what happens.

Definition

An experiment is a structured test used to evaluate hypotheses and measure outcomes.

In practice

Used in product and UX to test changes such as .

The reality

Experiments are often run without clear hypotheses or proper measurement.

FAQ

Common questions

A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.

What is an experiment in product development?

It is testing a to measure results.

Why are experiments important?

They reduce risk and inform decisions.

What makes a good experiment?

Clear and measurable outcomes.

What is a common mistake?

Running tests without clear goals.

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