Research
Experimental Design for a Fintech App's Savings Nudge
Overview
What this challenge is about.
You are a behavioral data scientist at SaveSmart. Design a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test the effect of a 'future self' nudge on savings behavior. Define treatment and control conditions, sample size, and primary metrics (savings rate, retention). Analyze simulated data (provided) using statistical tests. Present findings and recommend whether to implement the nudge at scale.
The Brief
What you'll do, and what you'll demonstrate.
Determine whether a 'future self' nudge significantly increases savings rate and retention compared to a control group.
Earning criteria — what you'll demonstrate
- Design a rigorous field experiment in a business context
- Apply temporal discounting and future self-continuity theory
- Analyze experimental data using appropriate statistical methods
- Translate behavioral findings into actionable business decisions
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