Analytics and results

Estimation

Also known as: estimate · approximation

An approximate value calculated from available data and assumptions.

A practical example

A tool estimates interest or competitor sales.

What should I know?

An estimate is not a direct reading of another company's private results.

Analytics and results in practice

Before comparing numbers, check definitions, periods, sources, and denominators. Separate observation from proof of an action's impact. A metric should support business decisions, not just look good in a report.

Related Semly features

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Related terms

SamplingAnalyzing part of the data rather than every event or possible answer.Search volumeAn estimate of how often a phrase is searched over a period, in a country, according to a tool.MetricA numerical measure calculated under a defined rule.

Documentation and further reading

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