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26.1%
26.1% -- inflated false alarm rate for A/B tests with continuous peeking (2026)
Continuous peeking during an A/B test inflates the false alarm rate from 5% to 26.1%.
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26.1%
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2026
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60
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Methodology
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Freshness
95
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Evan Miller
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https://kirro.io/ab-test-sample-size-formula ↗
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A/B test sample size formula explained simply
The A/B test sample size formula is:
n = (Zα/2 + Zβ)² × [p₁(1−p₁) + p₂(1−p₂)] / (p₁−p₂)²
If that looks like gibberish, you’re not alone. Most articles either throw this formula at you with zero explanation, or skip it and say “just use a calculator.”
This guide does both. We’ll break down every piec…
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Evan Miller
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Calculation by Evan Miller on peeking effects
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Trend Over Time
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26.1% | |
| 2026 (current) | 26.1% | 0% |
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