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Measurement & Attribution

A/A Test

An experiment showing identical versions to two groups to verify the testing tool splits traffic and measures results correctly.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

An A/A test is an experiment that shows identical versions of a page or experience to two groups to verify that the testing tool splits traffic and measures results correctly. Because the versions are the same, any significant difference indicates a problem with setup, randomization, or tracking that must be fixed before running real tests.