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noodletheworld on June 22, 2025 | parent | context | favorite | on: P-Hacking in Startups

“This kind of thing” being running AB tests at all.

There’s no reason to run AB / MVT tests at all if you’re not doing them properly.

killerstorm on June 22, 2025 [–]

Proper way to make decisions is Bayesian. Take into account every bit of evidence, all the time.

Statistical hypothesis testing is a simplification for people who don't understand Bayesian approach.

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