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Define Success for a New Feature

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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology (Mit)
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Welcome to your interview for the Data Scientist role at Massachusetts Institute Of Technology (Mit).

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Problem

Scenario

You are a senior product analyst on a consumer fintech app. A new feature has just launched, and the team wants a clear read on whether it is working. Different stakeholders are pointing to different numbers, so you need to decide which metrics matter most.

Question

What metrics would you use to evaluate whether a product feature is successful?