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by onion2k 4163 days ago
Learn what "statistical power" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statistical_power) means, and then understand that the fact n% of users prefer one option doesn't necessarily make it a good idea. Statistical significance is far more important than the actual result. This is a really good paper about it: http://www.qubitproducts.com/sites/default/files/pdf/most_wi...