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Towards optimal experimentation in online systems

The Unofficial Google Data Science Blog

Crucially, it takes into account the uncertainty inherent in our experiments. It is also a sound strategy when experimenting with several parameters at the same time. To find optimal values of two parameters experimentally, the obvious strategy would be to experiment with and update them in separate, sequential stages.

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Our quest for robust time series forecasting at scale

The Unofficial Google Data Science Blog

Due to multiple changes to the scale of the values depicted on the vertical axis, “Results Pages” values, which reflect search query volume, at the rightward end of the plot (corresponding to July 2004) are 2000 times larger than the values depicted at the leftward end (corresponding to November 1998).

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Misadventures in experiments for growth

The Unofficial Google Data Science Blog

0.71% Non-EDM users (2,000 impressions): Treatment Impressions Sales Conversion Rate Delta From Control [Artist Title] (control) 2000 80 4.00±0.86% 0.86% - [Artist Title BPM] 2000 60 3.00±0.75% 1.14% [BPM Artist Title] 2000 30 1.50±0.53% This strategy only works if we have the ability to identify EDM users.

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Why Construction Businesses Should Track KPIs to Conquer Economic Uncertainty

Jet Global

Due to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2022 in the United States, nonresidential construction is expected to continue expanding despite expected uncertainty in 2023. Δ The post Why Construction Businesses Should Track KPIs to Conquer Economic Uncertainty appeared first on insightsoftware. trillion worldwide by 2030.

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2023’s Top Trends for Finance Teams in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

Jet Global

Here, we discuss how factors like market uncertainty and IT dependence impact finance teams throughout EMEA. The State of Finance in EMEA Finance teams worldwide have been deeply impacted by market uncertainty. In a market defined by uncertainty, automation helps to bridge efficiency gaps.

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What’s Top of Mind for CFOs Heading into 2024

Jet Global

If any one word could encapsulate 2023, it would be “uncertainty.” CFOs will need to pursue a two-prong strategy, sustaining healthy revenue and reducing costs, to achieve financial stability and enhance investor confidence.

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Top 5 Finance Challenges of 2023

Jet Global

Tasked with managing an organization’s financial status, strategy, and analyzing the business environment, professionals in the industry must maintain accuracy while struggling with outdated, manual processes, rapid digitization, and swiftly changing regulations. Preparing for a possible recession means leadership often reduces budgets.

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