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APRIL 23, 2024

If the relationship of $X$ to $Y$ can be approximated as quadratic (or any polynomial), the objective and constraints as linear in $Y$, then there is a way to express the optimization as a quadratically constrained quadratic program (QCQP). It is also a sound strategy when experimenting with several parameters at the same time.

Experimentation 52

Experimentation Optimization Uncertainty Metrics 52

Occam's Razor

MARCH 23, 2021

I lovingly call our strategy analytics on the bleeding edge. upgrades to processes to create deeper integration with Finance & Strategy teams. What may or may not be as common, but is an integral part of our analytics strategy is the extensive use of controlled experiments to answer life’s hardest questions.

Analytics 131

Analytics Scorecard Strategy Testing 131

Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

I have personally had a lot of success using Controlled Experimentation techniques, such as, say, Media Mix Modeling, to understand both current available demand and also segment conversion effectiveness. please refer to the controlled experimentation section, page 205, in the book for more. If you have Web Analytics 2.0 or non-U.S.),

Analytics 94

Analytics Measurement Metrics Predictive Analytics 94