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Project Management & Agile · Intermediate

Vanity Metrics

Metrics that look impressive but do not inform decisions or reflect real value.

Definition

Eric Ries contrasts vanity metrics (total sign-ups, page views) with actionable metrics that show cause and effect, such as cohort conversion.

Example

Total downloads grow while active users decline.

Exam tip

Prefer actionable, outcome-based metrics.

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