A/B Test Design: Moving the Google Maps Search Bar to the Bottom
Context
Google Maps is considering a UI change: moving the search bar from the top to the bottom of the screen on mobile. We want to evaluate whether this increases search usage without harming user experience or system stability.
Task
Design an experiment that covers:
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Hypotheses
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Primary success metric(s) and secondary metrics
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Guardrail metrics (safety/quality)
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Experiment unit and exposure rules
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Randomization and bucketing
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Sample-size calculation and runtime
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Analysis plan and validity checks
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Result interpretation and rollout decision