Experimentation
CUPED
Controlled-experiment Using Pre-Experiment Data: regressing out each user's pre-period metric value to reduce variance.
Why interviewers ask about it
Cuts variance 30–50% for retention-style metrics - equivalent to a free 30–50% more traffic. Naming it is a strong senior signal.
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