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MDE

Minimum Detectable Effect

The smallest lift a test is designed to detect with statistical confidence.

Definition

What it actually means.

MDE drives required sample size — smaller MDE means more visitors needed. For mature funnels, 5–10% relative MDE is typical. For early-stage, 15–25%.

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