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Bayesian A/B Test Credible Interval in Python

Simulates A/B test data and computes posterior credible intervals and the probability that variant B outperforms A using Bayesian Beta-Binomial inference.

bayesian ab-testing credible-interval
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import numpy as np
from scipy import stats

# Simulated A/B test data
n_A = 1000
n_B = 1000
conversions_A = 120
conversions_B = 140

# Prior: Beta(1, 1) uniform
alpha_prior, beta_prior = 1, 1

# Posterior parameters
alpha_A = alpha_prior + conversions_A
beta_A = beta_prior + n_A - conversions_A
alpha_B = alpha_prior +…
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Check Covariate Balance in Python

Compute standardized mean differences and KS tests to check covariate balance between treatment and control groups in Python.

covariate balance ab-testing
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import numpy as np
from scipy import stats

def balance_check(treatment, covariate):
    """Check covariate balance between treatment and control groups."""
    treat_vals = covariate[treatment == 1]
    control_vals = covariate[treatment == 0]
    
    # Standardized mean difference
    pooled_std = np.sqrt((np.var(t…
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Chi-Square Test in Python for Conversion Mock Data

Compute the chi-square statistic and approximate p-value for a mock A/B conversion test using the standard library.

chi-square statistics ab-testing
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import math
from collections import Counter

def chi_square_statistic(observed):
    """
    Compute chi-square statistic for a mock conversion test.
    observed: dict mapping outcomes to observed frequencies.
    """
    observed = Counter(observed)
    n = sum(observed.values())
    expected = n / len(observed) if …
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Delta Method for Ratio Metrics in A/B Testing with Python

Computes the confidence interval for the difference between two ratio metrics using the delta method, with mock A/B test data.

delta-method ab-testing ratio-metrics
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import numpy as np
from scipy.stats import norm


def delta_method_ratio_delta(control: np.ndarray, treatment: np.ndarray, confidence: float = 0.95):
    """Estimate confidence interval for ratio metric using delta method.

    Args:
        control: numerator/denominator pairs from control group (n x 2 array)
       …
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Difference in Differences Mock in Python

Generate mock panel data with a known treatment effect and compute a difference-in-differences estimate using group and period means.

did pandas simulation
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import numpy as np
import pandas as pd

# Generate mock panel data: 2 groups (control=0, treatment=1) × 2 periods (pre=0, post=1)
rng = np.random.default_rng(42)
n_per_cell = 50

data = []
for group in [0, 1]:
    for period in [0, 1]:
        # True effect: treatment increases outcome by 5 in the post period
        …
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Generate a Mock Multi-Armed Bandit Report in Python

Simulate a multi-armed bandit experiment with random pulls and rewards, then output a JSON report with per-arm statistics.

bandit simulation random
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import random
import json

def generate_mock_bandit_report(num_arms=5, num_rounds=100, seed=42):
    random.seed(seed)
    arms = ["A", "B", "C", "D", "E"][:num_arms]
    true_means = {arm: random.uniform(0.3, 0.7) for arm in arms}
    pulls = {arm: 0 for arm in arms}
    rewards = {arm: 0 for arm in arms}

    for _ …
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How to Calculate Minimum Sample Size for a T-Test in Python

Compute the minimum sample size per group for a two-sample t-test using effect size, significance level, and statistical power.

sample-size statistics ab-testing
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import math
from scipy.stats import norm


def min_sample_size(effect_size, alpha=0.05, power=0.8):
    """
    Calculate minimum sample size for a two-sample t-test (equal groups).

    Args:
        effect_size: Cohen's d (standardized mean difference)
        alpha: significance level (Type I error)
        power: …
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How to Calculate Secondary Metrics in Python

Computes distribution, variability, and spread of a numeric dataset using Python's statistics and collections modules.

statistics data-analysis metrics
Python
import random
import statistics
from collections import Counter

def explore_secondary_metrics(data):
    """Calculate secondary metrics: distribution, variability, and spread."""
    if not data:
        return "No data provided"
    
    total = sum(data)
    mean = statistics.mean(data)
    median = statistics.medi…
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How to Calculate Weighted Grades and Generate Mock Notes in Python

Compute a weighted physics grade from exam and homework scores, then generate a performance-based mock note with percentage and feedback.

grades weighted-average mock-note
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def get_physics_grade(exam_score, homework_score):
    """Calculate final grade from exam and homework scores."""
    exam_weight = 0.7
    homework_weight = 0.3
    return (exam_score * exam_weight) + (homework_score * homework_weight)


def mock_note(correct_score, max_score, student_name):
    """Generate a mock no…
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How to Compute CUPED Variance Reduction in Python

Implement CUPED in Python to reduce variance of A/B test treatment effect estimates using pre-experiment covariates.

cuped ab-testing variance-reduction
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import numpy as np

def compute_cuped_reduction(control, variant, covariate):
    """
    Compute variance reduction using CUPED (Controlled Experiment with
    Pre-Experiment Data). Uses pre-experiment covariate values to
    reduce variance of the treatment effect estimate.
    """
    control = np.asarray(control, …
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How to Compute Mann-Whitney U Test in Python

Compute the Mann-Whitney U statistic and p-value manually in Python with tie correction and a normal approximation for independent samples.

statistics hypothesis-testing ab-testing
Python
import numpy as np
from scipy import stats

def mann_whitney_u_mock(sample_a, sample_b):
    """Compute Mann-Whitney U and p-value manually."""
    # Combine and rank
    combined = sample_a + sample_b
    n_a, n_b = len(sample_a), len(sample_b)
    n_total = n_a + n_b
    
    # Rank with ties handling (average ranks…
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How to Conduct a Two-Sample T-Test in Python

Performs Welch's t-test for two independent samples, computing the t-statistic, degrees of freedom, and p-value using NumPy and SciPy.

statistics hypothesis-testing t-test
Python
import numpy as np

def two_sample_t_test(sample1, sample2):
    """Perform Welch's t-test for two independent samples."""
    n1, n2 = len(sample1), len(sample2)
    mean1, mean2 = np.mean(sample1), np.mean(sample2)
    var1, var2 = np.var(sample1, ddof=1), np.var(sample2, ddof=1)

    # Standard error of difference
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How to Mock a Confidence Interval for a Proportion in Python

Simulate a Bernoulli sample and compute a 95% confidence interval for a proportion using the normal approximation in Python.

confidence-interval simulation statistics
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import random
import math

def mock_ci(n=100, p_true=0.5, z=1.96, seed=42):
    """Simulate a sample proportion and compute its 95% confidence interval."""
    random.seed(seed)
    successes = sum(1 for _ in range(n) if random.random() < p_true)
    p_hat = successes / n
    se = math.sqrt(p_hat * (1 - p_hat) / n)
  …
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How to Run a Fisher Exact Test in Python

Compute the two-sided Fisher exact test p-value for a 2x2 contingency table using pure Python and the math module.

statistics fisher-exact ab-testing
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from math import comb, factorial
from itertools import combinations


def hypergeometric_probability(a, b, c, d):
    """Probability of observing table [[a, b], [c, d]] under the null."""
    row1 = a + b
    row2 = c + d
    col1 = a + c
    col2 = b + d
    total = row1 + row2
    return (comb(row1, a) * comb(row2, …
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How to Run a Permutation Test in Python

Run a Monte Carlo permutation test to compute a p-value for comparing two group means without parametric assumptions.

permutation-test statistics ab-testing
Python
import random
import statistics

def permutation_test(group_a, group_b, n_permutations=10000, seed=42):
    random.seed(seed)
    combined = group_a + group_b
    observed_diff = abs(statistics.mean(group_a) - statistics.mean(group_b))
    
    count = 0
    n = len(group_a)
    for _ in range(n_permutations):
       …
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