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Holdout group

Definition

A comparison group deliberately excluded from a treatment such as a campaign.

An example

An experiment withholds an ad from a randomly selected eligible group to estimate incremental conversions.

Why it matters

Valid comparisons require appropriate assignment, sufficient evidence and controls for contamination.

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