Group Video-Calling Feature Analysis
Context
You are asked to design, launch, and analyze a new group video-calling feature for a large social/messaging app. You currently only have historical one-to-one (1:1) video call data. Address the business context, data and modeling needs, participant limits, post-launch metrics, and an experiment design that accounts for network effects.
Questions
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Business Goal
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What is the primary business goal of launching group video calls?
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User Identification and Data Requirements
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How would you identify which users are most interested in group video calls using 1:1 call history?
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What additional data would improve the analysis?
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Participant Limit Analysis
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Should the product impose a participant limit (cap)?
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How would you determine the optimal cap?
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Success Metrics and Measurement
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Which success metrics would you track after launch?
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How would you measure cannibalization versus incremental engagement?
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Experiment Design (Bonus)
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How would you design an experiment that accounts for network effects?
Important Consideration
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Hint: Explicitly consider network effects when designing the experiment.