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Sequential Testing with SPRT: Stop A/B Tests Early Without Inflating False Positives
Fixed-sample A/B testing assumes you'll wait for a pre-calculated sample size before checking results, but peeking early inflates false-positive rates. The Sequential Probability Ratio Test (SPRT) allows repeated checks with mathematically controlled error rates. This methodology is ideal when traffic is limited or the cost of running a test too long is high.
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SPRT is a rigorous alternative to peeking, but it's a design choice that requires upfront planning—not a post-hoc fix for impatient stakeholders.
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