P96StatisticsIntermediateCalculate10 min

Calculate Uncertainty for a Difference in Conversion Rates

Calculate approximate uncertainty around a difference in conversion rates.

#calculate#conversion#confidence interval

Scenario

Variant A has 120 conversions from 2,000 visitors (6.0%). Variant B has 150 conversions from 2,000 visitors (7.5%). Use SE(diff) = sqrt(pA(1-pA)/nA + pB(1-pB)/nB).

Problem statement

Calculate the difference, approximate standard error, and a rough 95% interval using difference +/- 1.96 * SE. Interpret the uncertainty.

Your Task

  1. Calculate the rate difference.
  2. Apply the supplied standard-error formula.
  3. Interpret precision without overstating the result.

Related Concepts

Standard errorA/B testingConfidence intervals

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