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Measurement & Attribution

Bayesian A/B Testing

An approach to experiments that reports the probability each variant is best and the expected gain, rather than a p-value.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

Bayesian A/B testing is an approach to experiments that reports the probability that each variant is best and the expected gain or loss from choosing it, rather than a p-value. It combines prior beliefs with observed data, producing results that are often easier for business teams to interpret and act on.