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Synthetic Metric

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What is a Synthetic Metric

A Synthetic Metric is a compound measurement that combines multiple individual metrics or data points into a single, more comprehensive indicator. It provides a holistic view of performance or user experience by aggregating various related measurements.

How Synthetic Metrics work

Creation involves:

  • Component Selection: Choosing relevant individual metrics
  • Weighting: Assigning importance to different components
  • Formula Creation: Developing calculation method
  • Validation: Testing correlation with desired outcomes

When to use Synthetic Metrics

Implement synthetic metrics when measuring complex phenomena that can't be captured by a single metric, tracking overall system health, or creating executive dashboards. They're particularly valuable for summarizing multiple aspects of user experience.

Benefits of Synthetic Metrics

These metrics provide simplified reporting, enable tracking of complex phenomena, facilitate trend analysis, and help communicate performance to stakeholders. They help teams focus on overall impact rather than individual measurements.

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